Delivery Assistant cum Head Chef

About the role

We are looking for a dynamic Delivery Assistant cum Head Chef to lead our kitchen operations while supporting our delivery service. The role combines hands‑on cooking of authentic Indian dishes with overseeing kitchen staff, inventory, and menu development in a fast‑paced restaurant environment.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and cook authentic South Indian and North Indian dishes, including curries, rice, vegetarian and non‑vegetarian items, and snacks, ensuring consistent taste and presentation.
• Maintain food safety and hygiene standards by following proper preparation, storage, and handling procedures.
• Manage kitchen inventory, place orders, and monitor stock levels to avoid shortages.
• Develop innovative menus, plan daily specials, and participate in menu‑planning meetings with management.
• Oversee kitchen staff, provide training, schedule shifts, and ensure coverage during busy periods, weekends and public holidays.
• Control kitchen budget, monitor food costs, and implement loss‑prevention measures.
• Keep the kitchen clean, organized, and equipment well‑maintained.

Required profile

• Previous experience preparing Indian cuisine with strong knowledge of Indian cooking methods, ingredients and spices.
• Ability to work independently and deliver authentic dishes in a fast‑paced environment.
• Commitment to high hygiene standards and responsible work attitude.
• Willingness to work shifts, weekends and public holidays as required.

Required skills

• Indian culinary techniques and spice blending.
• Menu planning and recipe development.
• Food safety and hygiene compliance.
• Inventory and stock management.
• Kitchen budgeting and cost control.
• Basic principles of culinary science, food chemistry and gastronomy.