Senior Cook / Kitchen In-Charge

2COMS Consulting Pvt. Ltd.; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

2COMS Consulting Pvt. Ltd. in Hyderabad, India seeks an experienced Senior Cook / Kitchen In-Charge to manage daily kitchen operations in the hospitality sector. You will oversee food preparation, maintain quality, supervise kitchen staff, and manage inventory.

Ensure food safety and hygiene, uphold recipes and presentation, minimize waste, and coordinate with management on menu planning and kitchen needs. Strong leadership and time-management are essential; a hospitality qualification is a plus.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Senior Cook/Head Cook or Kitchen In-Charge.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation and kitchen management.
• Experience supervising and managing kitchen staff.
• Good understanding of food safety, hygiene and sanitation.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations and ensure timely, quality food.
• Train, supervise, and manage kitchen staff for smooth workflow.
• Monitor inventory and coordinate stock orders.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards.
• Maintain food quality, presentation, and consistency per recipes.
• Minimize food wastage and maintain cost-effective operations.
• Coordinate with management for menu planning and kitchen needs.
• Keep kitchen clean, organized, and well-maintained.

Skills

Food preparation

Cooking techniques

Kitchen management

Staff supervision

Leadership

Time management

Education

Hospitality management degree/diploma

Job description

Job Description

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Senior Cook / Kitchen In-Charge to manage daily kitchen operations within the hospitality industry. The candidate will be responsible for food preparation, maintaining quality standards, supervising kitchen staff, managing inventory, and ensuring proper food safety and hygiene practices.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee daily kitchen operations and ensure timely preparation of quality food.

Supervise, train, and manage kitchen staff to maintain smooth workflow.

Monitor inventory, manage stock levels, and coordinate food supply orders.

Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards.

Maintain food quality, presentation, and consistency as per established recipes.

Minimize food wastage and maintain cost-effective kitchen operations.

Coordinate with management regarding menu planning and kitchen requirements.

Ensure the kitchen remains clean, organized, and well-maintained.

Requirements

Proven experience as a Senior Cook, Head Cook, or Kitchen In-Charge, preferably in the hospitality industry.

Strong knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques, and kitchen management.

Experience in supervising and managing kitchen staff.

Good understanding of food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards.

Strong leadership, organisational, and time-management skills.

Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

A degree or diploma in Hospitality Management or a related discipline will be an added advantage.