Sous Chef – Mediterranean & Continental Cuisine for Lonavala

Della Resorts and Adventure; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Della Resorts and Adventure in Pune invites an experienced kitchen professional to assist the Executive Chef in daily operations for Mediterranean and Continental cuisine. You will supervise the team, ensure high-quality dishes, and maintain consistent taste, presentation, and portion control.

Strong knowledge of the Mediterranean and Continental menus, HACCP compliance, and cost-aware inventory management are essential.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Hotel Management or Culinary Arts.
• 5-7 years of experience in a high-volume kitchen.
• Strong knowledge of Mediterranean and Continental cuisine.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef in daily kitchen operations for Mediterranean and Continental cuisine.
• Prepare and supervise high-quality dishes with consistent taste and portion control.
• Manage kitchen team, allocate duties, ensure smooth service.
• Maintain food quality, hygiene, sanitation and HACCP standards.
• Monitor food production, inventory, wastage and food costs.
• Train Commis Chefs and kitchen staff on recipes, SOPs and techniques.

Skills

Kitchen management

Food preparation

Team leadership

Quality control

HACCP compliance

Education

Diploma/Degree in Hotel Management or Culinary Arts

Job description

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef in managing daily kitchen operations for Mediterranean and Continental cuisine.
• Prepare and supervise high-quality dishes while maintaining consistency in taste, presentation, and portion control.
• Manage the kitchen team, allocate duties, and ensure smooth operations during service.
• Maintain food quality, hygiene, sanitation, and HACCP standards at all times.
• Monitor food production, inventory, wastage, and food costs to achieve operational targets.
• Train and guide Commis Chefs and other kitchen staff on recipes, SOPs, and cooking techniques.

Job Expectations

Strong knowledge of Mediterranean & Continental cuisine.

Minimum Qualification

Diploma/Degree in Hotel Management or Culinary Arts.

Minimum Job Experience

Minimum 5-7 years of experience

Reporting To

Director -Culinary

Travel

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