Sous Chef – Loud Mouth (Wellness Food)

Food Matters Group; Mumbai; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Food Matters Group in Mumbai is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to lead and inspire the kitchen team, delivering wellness-focused, flavorful dishes. Your role combines menu execution, recipe development and strict adherence to hygiene standards.

You will work with fresh ingredients, manage portion control, and drive healthier cooking methods in a fast-paced restaurant environment, ensuring consistency and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of culinary experience in wellness/healthy concepts
• Experience as Sous Chef / Junior Sous Chef
• Experience with healthy, clean-label or wellness-focused food
• Strong knowledge of kitchen operations and food safety standards
• Excellent team management and communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced restaurant
• Attention to detail and recipe adherence

Responsibilities

• Lead, train and motivate the kitchen team during service
• Execute delicious, balanced and wholesome food
• Ensure quality, presentation, portion control and nutrition
• Work with fresh, seasonal ingredients
• Maintain high standards of hygiene and kitchen discipline
• Monitor food prep, wastage, inventory and ingredient quality
• Ensure smooth service during peak operations
• Assist with menu execution, recipe development and wellness dishes
• Support healthier cooking methods and mindful ingredients
• Maintain SOPs and company standards

Skills

Team leadership

Kitchen operations

Food safety

Menu development

Recipe adherence

Attention to detail

Quality control

Wastage reduction

Job description

• Lead, train and motivate the kitchen team during service
• Execute consistently delicious, balanced and wholesome food
• Ensure quality, presentation, portion control and nutritional consistency
• Work with fresh, seasonal and quality-focused ingredients
• Maintain high standards of hygiene, food safety and kitchen discipline
• Monitor food preparation, wastage, inventory and ingredient quality
• Ensure smooth and efficient service during peak operations
• Assist with menu execution, recipe development and new wellness-focused dishes
• Support the development of healthier cooking methods, balanced portions and mindful ingredient choices
• Maintain compliance with SOPs and company standards

What We’re Looking For

• 8–10 years of relevant culinary experience, preferably in wellness food brands, healthy cafés, nutrition-led concepts or hospitality
• Previous experience as a Sous Chef / Junior Sous Chef
• Experience working with healthy, nutritious, clean-label or wellness-focused food is highly preferred
• Strong understanding of fresh ingredients, balanced meals, portion control and healthier cooking techniques
• Experience with salads, bowls, wraps, plant-forward dishes, whole grains, lean proteins or functional ingredients is a plus
• Strong knowledge of kitchen operations and food safety standards
• Excellent team management and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced restaurant environment
• Strong attention to detail, consistency and recipe adherence
• Passion for creating food that is both nourishing and craveable