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This position involves direct oversight of all culinary operations, ensuring the execution of diverse menus including Breakfast, Italian, English, Pakistani, Chinese, Continental, Fast Food, and Desserts. The role requires maintaining strict food safety compliance, standardizing recipe yields, managing inventory, and leading kitchen staff to uphold Quality Management System (QMS) food quality standards consistently.
Key Responsibilities
- Direct and supervise the preparation of various cuisines such as Breakfast, Italian, English, Pakistani, Chinese, Continental, and Fast Food, strictly following standardized recipes.
- Enforce rigorous kitchen hygiene practices, including adherence to HACCP food safety guidelines, regular station sanitization, and monitoring raw material storage temperatures.
- Manage daily inventory levels, maintain kitchen par stocks, order fresh ingredients timely, and implement waste reduction and portion control measures.
- Supervise cooks and baristas, conduct daily pre-shift briefings, and ensure kitchen stations are fully prepared for service.
- Inspect all outgoing food plates to verify portion sizes, presentation quality, temperature, and taste before service.
- Perform hands-on cooking during peak hours or cover kitchen stations during staff absences to maintain smooth operations.
Required Qualifications
- Education: Culinary Arts Diploma, Certification, or equivalent commercial kitchen training.
- Experience: Minimum of 5 years in culinary roles with at least 2 years as Head Chef or Sous Chef in multi-cuisine cafes or restaurants.
- Expertise in preparing a wide range of dishes including:
- Breakfast & Bakery: Artisan breakfast items such as Farmhouse Sunny-Side Eggs, Classic Eggs Benedict, Halwa Puri, Traditional Khagina, Aloo Paratha, Classic Butter Croissants, Nutella Crêpes, and Biscoff Brioche French Toast.
- Italian Cuisine: Proficiency in Italian culinary techniques with specialties like Classic Fettuccine Alfredo, Wild Mushroom Truffle Pasta, Creamy Prawn Linguine, and Truffle Mushroom Pizza.
- English & Continental Cuisine: Skilled in European and English café dishes including Mosaic Beef Tenderloin, Prime Ribeye Steak, Herb-Marinated Mutton Chops, Crispy Parmesan Chicken Milanese, and Croissant Smash.
- Pakistani Cuisine: Deep knowledge of authentic Pakistani dishes and desi breakfasts/mains such as Royal Beef Nihari, Chicken & Beef Qeema, Roghni Naan, traditional Karahis/Handis, and regional specialties.
- Additional Cuisines: Competence in Pan Asian wok cooking (Kung Pao Chicken, Dry Chilli Beef, Chow Mein), fast food burgers, and specialty desserts like San Sebastián Basque Cheesecake and Tiramisu Atelier.
- Food Safety & Food Handler Hygiene certification is preferred.
Preferred Qualifications and Benefits
- Proven ability to maintain food order preparation times within 18 to 20 minutes on average.
- Demonstrated success in keeping food wastage below 3% of daily kitchen consumption.
- Commitment to 100% compliance with QMS standards covering kitchen hygiene, food temperature control, and recipe adherence.
- Competitive monthly salary ranging from Rs90,000 to Rs120,000.
- Work location requires in-person attendance, fostering direct team collaboration and hands-on management.
This role is ideal for a seasoned culinary professional who thrives in a dynamic, multi-cuisine environment and is committed to excellence in food quality, safety, and operational efficiency.
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