Chettinad Kitchen Maestro: Lead Chef & Menu Architect

VILLAGE FLAVOR PTE. LTD.; Dublin; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Village Flavor PTE. LTD. in Ireland seeks an experienced chef to design and update traditional Chettinad vegetarian and non-vegetarian menus, prepare spice blends, masalas, marinades, and curries, and oversee daily kitchen operations.

You will lead a team, ensure plating standards, coordinate service across meals, train junior staff, monitor quality, maintain safety and hygiene, and manage stock and budgets under rotating shifts.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in similar position in F&B industry.
• Excellent experience with preparing Indian Chettinad varieties.
• Deep knowledge of diverse Indian spice blends, marinades, and traditional cooking methods.
• Proven leadership and management skills.
• Valid food hygiene certification is a plus.
• Good working knowledge of sanitation standards and health codes.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Able to work on rotating shifts, weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Design and update traditional South Indian Chettinad vegetarian and non-vegetarian menus
• Prepare custom spice blends, freshly ground masalas, marinades, and traditional regional curries
• Execute chettinad variety of dishes , traditional tiffin and snack items
• Direct daily food preparation, cooking flows, plating standards
• Coordinate service timing across lunch, dinner, and catering orders
• Train and mentor junior cooks and kitchen assistants
• Delegate daily preparation tasks among team and monitor performance
• Conduct routine quality checks on raw ingredients, spice potency, dish consistency, temperature logs
• Monitor stock levels, handle supplier purchase orders, track food waste and help manage kitchen budgets
• Enforce food safety and hygiene regulations across workstations and inspect kitchen equipment regularly

Job description

Village Flavor PTE. LTD. in Ireland seeks an experienced chef to design and update traditional Chettinad vegetarian and non-vegetarian menus, prepare spice blends, masalas, marinades, and curries, and oversee daily kitchen operations.

You will lead a team, ensure plating standards, coordinate service across meals, train junior staff, monitor quality, maintain safety and hygiene, and manage stock and budgets under rotating shifts.