Junior Sous Chef - Six Senses Fort Barwara

IHG Hotels & Resorts; Salem; On-site; INR 300,000 - 460,000; Full time

Job summary

Six Senses Fort Barwara is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to support our culinary leadership in delivering distinctive dining experiences aligned with our sustainability and wellness ethos. The role requires a high school diploma and at least five years of kitchen experience, with hospitality training favored.

English fluency and strong knife skills are essential to maintain Six Senses' high standards and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years kitchen experience in a full-service outlet or similar.
• Knowledge of broiler equipment and meat/fish cookery.
• Alcohol awareness certification or valid health/food handler card as required.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Continually focus on the rejuvenation of the culinary experience.
• Constantly assess Menus and Wine Lists to remain relevant and in line with Eat With Six Senses practices.
• Establish purchasing practices that meet Six Senses nutrition and sustainability platforms.
• Instill a cost-focused philosophy through training and education.
• Operate the department consistent with all legal, statutory and financial requirements and documentation, reporting systems, contractual obligations, security and safety protocols, communications, product and service standards, host management practices and budgetary controls.
• Strictly adhere to LQA standards and guest comments.

Skills

Fluent in English

Knife skills

Broiler knowledge

Farm-to-table concept

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Hospitality diploma/degree

Job description

As Junior Sous Chef, I will fully comprehend the vision of Six Senses to help people reconnect with themselves, others and the world around them and our values of local sensitivity and global sensibility, crafted experiences, emotional hospitality, responsible and caring, fun and quirky and pioneering wellness.

Sustainability, Wellness and Out of the Ordinary experiences are at the core of everything we do at Six Senses. I will safeguard these pillars and ensure full knowledge and active participation of all our brand initiatives.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Continually focus on the rejuvenation of the culinary experience.
• Constantly assess Menus and Wine Lists to remain relevant and in line with Eat With Six Senses practices.
• Establish purchasing practices that meet the requirements of the Six Senses nutrition and sustainability platforms.
• Instill a cost-focused philosophy through training and education.
• Operate the department consistent with all legal, statutory and financial requirements and documentation, reporting systems, contractual obligations, security and safety protocols, communications, product and service standards, host management practices and budgetary controls are implemented, reviewed and maintained to ensure the successful operation of the hotel.
• Strictly adhere to LQA standards and guest comments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and at least 5 years kitchen experience in a full-service outlet or similar setting. Hospitality diploma/degreefrom a recognized hospitality school is preferred.
• Knowledge of the use of broiler equipment and understanding of meat and fish cookery, proficient knife skills and understand farm to table concept.
• Alcohol awareness certification and/or food service permit or valid health/food handler card as required by local or state government agency.
• Fluent in English.

The above is intended to provide an overview of the role and responsibilities for a Junior Sous Chef at Six Senses Fort Barwara. It is not and does not infer that the above is an inclusive and/or exhaustive list of the duties and responsibilities inherent to the position.

Senses Fort Barwara is an equal opportunity employer. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.