Jr. Sous Chef

Alienkind; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal

Job summary

Alienkind is seeking a dynamic Jr. Sous Chef to lead end-to-end kitchen operations in Gurgaon and Bangalore, ensuring quality, SOP compliance, and smooth daily production.

The role requires 3–6 years of leadership in QSR or cloud kitchen settings and a background in culinary arts management. You will manage a kitchen team, maintain stock, coordinate with the Product & Innovation Team, and drive operational excellence with direct exposure to leadership.

Qualifications

• Diploma/Degree in Culinary Arts or Hotel Management.
• 3–6 years of leadership experience in QSR, cloud kitchen or restaurant operations.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Knowledge of inventory control, production planning and food safety standards.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee complete kitchen operations across all departments.
• Supervise CDPs and ensure efficient management of each department.
• Maintain accurate daily opening and closing stock.
• Submit daily production reports on time.
• Lead and mentor kitchen staff to maintain productivity and discipline.
• Coordinate with maintenance for equipment and facility issues.
• Share daily kitchen updates and performance reports.

Skills

Leadership

Inventory control

Food safety

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

Diploma/Degree in Culinary Arts or Hotel Management

Job description

Jr. Sous Chef

Location: Gurgaon & Bangalore
Experience: 3 to 6 Years

About the Role

Alienkind is looking for a dynamic and experienced jr. Sous Chef to lead end-to-end kitchen operations. The role will be responsible for operational excellence, maintaining quality standards, managing kitchen teams, and ensuring smooth day-to-day production while working closely with the Product & Innovation Team.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee complete kitchen operations across all departments.
• Supervise CDPs and ensure efficient management of each department.
• Maintain accurate daily opening and closing stock.
• Review and submit daily production reports on time.
• Manage the Kitchen Support Team (KST) and ensure smooth workflow.
• Lead, mentor and manage kitchen staff to maintain productivity and discipline.
• Handle operational challenges and resolve issues proactively.
• Coordinate with the maintenance team for timely resolution of equipment and facility issues.
• Conduct daily staff briefings and communicate operational priorities.
• Approve attendance and leave requests as per company policies.
• Recruit and onboard Commis Chefs as per business requirements.
• Maintain food quality, hygiene, SOP compliance and kitchen safety standards.
• Act as the primary point of contact between the kitchen and the Product & Innovation Team.
• Share daily kitchen updates, operational concerns and performance reports.

Desired Qualifications & Skills

• Diploma/Degree in Culinary Arts or Hotel Management preferred.
• 36 years of experience in a leadership role within QSR, cloud kitchen or restaurant operations.
• Strong leadership, team management and problem-solving skills.
• Good knowledge of inventory control, production planning and food safety standards.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

What We Offer

• Market-competitive salary.
• Rapid career growth opportunities in a fast-growing organization.
• High ownership with direct exposure to leadership.
• Opportunity to build and scale operations with an innovative food brand.

Perks and benefits

Free meal