Junior Sous Chef

Alienkind; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market competitive salary

Rapid career growth opportunities

High ownership with direct exposure to

Innovative food brand

Job summary

Alienkind in Bengaluru seeks a dynamic Junior Sous Chef to lead end-to-end kitchen operations, ensuring quality standards and smooth production. You will coordinate with the Product & Innovation Team and mentor kitchen staff to maintain productivity and discipline.

Responsibilities include stock control, daily reports, attendance approvals, and recruitment of Commis chefs, with a focus on hygiene, SOP compliance, and safety throughout the kitchen.

Qualifications

• Diploma/Degree in Culinary Arts or Hotel Management preferred.
• 6 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 perform under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the complete kitchen operations across all departments.
• Supervise CDPs and ensure each department is managed efficiently.
• Ensure accurate opening and closing stock is maintained daily.
• Review and submit the daily production report 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 to ensure timely resolution of equipment and facility issues.
• Conduct daily staff briefings and communicate operational priorities.
• Approve attendance and leave requests in accordance with 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.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Problem-solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Diploma/Degree in Culinary Arts or Hotel Management

Job description

Role Summary

Alienkind is looking for a dynamic and experienced Junior Sous Chef to lead end-to-end kitchen operations. The role is responsible for ensuring operational excellence, maintaining quality standards, leading kitchen teams, and driving smooth day-to-day production while coordinating
directly with the Product & Innovation Team.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the complete kitchen operations across all departments.


• Supervise CDPs and ensure each department is managed efficiently.


• Ensure accurate opening and closing stock is maintained daily.


• Review and submit the daily production report 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 to ensure timely resolution of equipment and facility
  issues.


• Conduct daily staff briefings and communicate operational priorities.


• Approve attendance and leave requests in accordance with 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.


• 6 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 perform under pressure and manage multiple priorities.


• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Perks & Benefits

• 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.