Chef de Cuisine The Hoxton Bengaluru City

What youll do

• Lead the kitchen operation for your outlet setting the pace and being present where the action is.
• Work with the Executive Chef to develop menus that are distinctive commercially sensible and full of flavour.
• Make sure every dish leaves the kitchen tasting and looking as it should with clear recipes and standards the team can follow.
• Plan rotas sections and daily production around the level of business using the team and resources thoughtfully.
• Build a strong inclusive kitchen culture through clear direction regular feedback coaching and proper development.
• Manage food cost stock ordering portion control and waste taking action when the numbers are moving the wrong way.
• Keep food safety hygiene HACCP and kitchen records in excellent shape - no shortcuts.
• Partner closely with Restaurant and Bar leaders so service runs smoothly and guest feedback is acted on quickly.
• Keep equipment storage and back-of-house areas organised safe and well maintained.
• Bring fresh ideas follow food trends and stay connected to the local restaurant scene without chasing every fad.
• Step in for the Executive Chef when required and support the wider hotel operation as part of the leadership team.

Qualifications :

What were looking for

• Individuals. Youre looking for a place where you can be you; no clones in suits here.
• Passion for hospitality - whether thats a drink a meal an event or a bed for the night.
• Youre all about having a positive impact on the people you interact with leaving them with a memorable experience.
• Youre not precious. We leave our egos at the door and help get things done.
• Youre up for doing things differently and trying (almost) everything once.
• If we got stuck in a lift together wed have a good time and share a few laughs.
• You want to be part of a team that works hard supports each other and has fun along the way.
• Youll bring solid experience leading a busy quality-driven kitchen ideally as a Chef de Cuisine Senior Sous Chef or similar.
• You have strong food knowledge confident menu development skills and a real feel for flavour presentation and consistency.
• You understand the commercial side of a kitchen including food cost labour purchasing stock and waste.
• Youre a visible leader who can set standards without shouting develop people and build a team that wants to stay.
• Youre calm under pressure solutions-focused and comfortable making decisions during a busy service.
• You have a thorough understanding of food safety and HACCP requirements.
• You communicate clearly in English; additional languages are a bonus.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time