Sous Chef

Digitally Analytical; Kanpur; On-site; INR 167,000 - 246,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Performance incentives

Job summary

Mysore Cafe in Kanpur is seeking an experienced South Indian Chef to join our kitchen team. You will prepare authentic South Indian dishes and ensure consistent quality while handling peak-hour rushes.

The ideal candidate will have 1–3+ years of experience with dosa, idli, sambar and chutney, strong dosa/tawa skills, and a commitment to hygiene and SOPs. This role offers growth toward Senior Chef / Kitchen Captain in a fast-paced QSR environment.

Qualifications

• 1–3+ years of experience in South Indian cuisine
• Strong practical knowledge of dosa, idli, sambar and chutney preparation
• Good dosa/tawa-handling skills
• Ability to work quickly and consistently during rush hours
• Knowledge of basic food hygiene and kitchen safety

Responsibilities

• Prepare South Indian dishes including Benne Dosa, Masala Dosa, Idli, Vada, Kuzhi Paniyaram, Uttapam, Sambar, Chutneys and other South Indian items
• Maintain consistency in taste, texture, portion size and presentation
• Handle dosa/tawa operations efficiently during peak hours
• Prepare batter, chutneys, sambar, podi and other kitchen preparations according to standard recipes
• Follow exact recipes, measurements and SOPs
• Maintain hygiene, cleanliness and food-safety standards
• Ensure minimum wastage and proper storage of ingredients
• Coordinate with the packing/dispatch team to ensure orders are completed accurately and on time
• Maintain kitchen discipline and support other kitchen stations when required
• Take responsibility for maintaining consistent food quality even during high-volume periods

Skills

Dosa preparation

Idli preparation

Sambar preparation

Chutney preparation

Kitchen speed & accuracy

Job description

Hiring: South Indian Chef

Mysore Cafe | Kanpur

Mysore Cafe is looking for an experienced and reliable South Indian Chef to join our kitchen team. We are a growing South Indian food brand focused on authentic flavours, consistent quality and freshly prepared food.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare South Indian dishes including Benne Dosa, Masala Dosa, Idli, Vada, Kuzhi Paniyaram, Uttapam, Sambar, Chutneys and other South Indian items.
• Maintain consistency in taste, texture, portion size and presentation.
• Handle dosa/tawa operations efficiently during peak hours.
• Prepare batter, chutneys, sambar, podi and other kitchen preparations according to standard recipes.
• Follow exact recipes, measurements and SOPs.
• Maintain hygiene, cleanliness and food-safety standards.
• Ensure minimum wastage and proper storage of ingredients.
• Coordinate with the packing/dispatch team to ensure orders are completed accurately and on time.
• Maintain kitchen discipline and support other kitchen stations when required.
• Take responsibility for maintaining consistent food quality even during high-volume periods.

Requirements

• 1–3+ years of experience in South Indian cuisine preferred.
• Strong practical knowledge of dosa, idli, sambar and chutney preparation.
• Good dosa/tawa-handling skills.
• Ability to work quickly and consistently during rush hours.
• Knowledge of basic food hygiene and kitchen safety.
• Reliable, punctual and disciplined.
• Willingness to follow standardized recipes and kitchen SOPs.
• Ability to work as part of a small, fast-paced kitchen team.

What We Look For

Skill is important. Reliability is equally important.

We are looking for someone who:

• Comes to work regularly and on time
• Takes ownership of their station
• Can follow recipes accurately
• Is willing to learn and adapt
• Maintains the same taste every day
• Works calmly during peak hours

Compensation

₹15,000 – ₹22,000/month

Salary will depend on experience and practical skills.

Additional: Performance/attendance incentives may be offered based on role and performance.

Salary: 2,00,000 - 2,40,000 Per Annum

Working Environment

• Fast-paced QSR/cloud-kitchen environment
• Freshly prepared South Indian food
• Standardized recipes and SOPs
• Opportunity to grow into a Senior Chef / Kitchen Captain role

Location

Mysore Cafe, Kanpur