Chef Sous Indian Specialty

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Job Profile Title:

Chef Sous Indian Specialty

Job Code:

12572

Business_Title

Chef Sous Indian Specialty

Profile Title:

12572 Chef Sous Indian Specialty

Grade / Band:

09

FLSA Status:

Exempt

The Specialty Sous Chef will be responsible for ensuring the smooth execution of dinner service within the kitchen. This role supports ongoing preparation and leads the team during service, ensuring quality, timing, and coordination across all stations. The candidate will set the stage for the guest experience with your welcoming smile and service. By understanding their unique stories and needs, the Sous Chef will own their experience to create WOW memories that will carry with them far and beyond their stay with us.

Supervise food preparation of Line Cooks and Culinary Utility team members.

Oversee and support all Indian kitchen stations during dinner service to ensure timely and consistent plate execution. Actively assist cooks and ensure the readiness of mise en place and finishing components.

Supervise the tandoor station during service, ensuring meats, seafood, and breads are cooked to order using traditional techniques. Monitor temperature, skewer handling, and plating consistency.

Ensure all prepared curry bases are properly finished, portioned, and presented during service. Taste, adjust, and finalize sauces such as makhani, korma, bhuna, and chettinad to maintain flavor balance.

Assist in live preparation of Indian breads such as naan, kulcha, roti, and paratha during service hours. Ensure dough is portioned, rolled, and cooked properly per order.

Serve as the main liaison between the Indian kitchen and front-of-house teams.

Monitor ticket flow, respond to service notes, and ensure dishes meet guest expectations in timing, temperature, and presentation.

Monitor customer flow and estimate daily food requirements and supplies and requisition items needed on a daily basis.

Assist with training and development of all kitchen team members.

Maintain familiarity with festive and ceremonial Indian dishes that may feature on seasonal menus or specials and assist in their execution during special events or holidays.

Make recommendation for timely repair, maintenance, and upkeep of all kitchen equipment and/or mechanical systems.

Adjust seasoning and plating on the line as needed and maintain high culinary standards throughout the shift.

Sous Chef may occasionally assist the Sous Chef in charge of Indian production as needed, ensuring alignment and continuity between production and service.

Supervise the Food and Beverage team to include efficient staffing, team member development and training, performance management and policy enforcement.

Resolve guest complaints within scope of authority, refer the matter to management, and notify supervisor and/or Security of all unusual events, circumstances, missing items, or alleged theft.

Performs other job-related duties as requested

Proof of eligibility to work in the United States

High School Diploma or GED

Required

2+ Years of Prior Relevant Experience

Hands-on experience in authentic Indian cuisine, with strong working knowledge of regional traditions and techniques, and demonstrated knowledge of culinary authenticity

Preferred

2+ Years of Prior Relevant Experience

Sous Chef experience or equivalent in a premium, fine dining Indian restaurant

Preferred

Work varied shifts, to include weekends and holidays.

Required

Certificate, Diploma and/or Degree from a recognized Indian Culinary Institute, with applied & theoretical culinary training in regional Indian cuisines and professional kitchen.

Preferred

Able to effectively communicate in English, in both written and verbal forms.

Ability to communicate effectively, concisely and logically in a timely manner and at an appropriate level, while maintaining confidentiality.

Ability to make sound decisions immediately without supervision.

Ability to multi-task and work well in a fast paced, team-oriented environment.

Proficiency of computer software to include Outlook, MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint as well as office equipment, i.e. telephone, copier, fax machine.

Excellent organizational skills to function effectively under time constraints and within established deadlines, with particular attention to detail.

Effective listening abilities with strong judgment and analytical skills.

Excellent customer service skills and interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with all business contacts.

Balancing

X

Bending

X

Carrying __pounds

X

50 lbs

Clear speech - simple

X

Clear speech - complex

X

Climbing

X

Crawling

X

Crouching

X

Distant vision

X

Driving - auto/van

X

Driving - limousine

X

Flexibility - upper body

X

Flexibility - lower body

X

Hearing/Listening

X

Kneeling

X

Lifting __pounds

X

50 lbs

Near vision

X

Normal vision

X

Pushing/Pulling

X

Reaching

X

Sitting

X

Standing - 5 hours minimum

X

Stooping

X

Typing __w.p.m.

X

Walking

X

Communication - verbal

X

Communication - written

X

Confined area

X

Contacts - works alone

X

Contacts - works around others

X

Contacts - works with others

X

Exposure to dust / dirt

X

Exposure to fumes / odors

X

Extreme cold

X

Extreme heat

X

Fast pace

X

Hazardous conditions - Chemicals

X

Hazardous conditions - high structures

X

Hazardous conditions - high voltage

X

Indoors

X

Noise levels - low to moderate

X

Noise levels - high

X

Office conditions

X

Outdoors

X

Restricted area

X

Shifts

X

Smoke

X

__% Travel

X

Vibration

X

Wet/Humid

X

Analytical

X

Clerical

X

Comprehension

X

Crisis incidents

X

Customer service

X

Decision making

X

Fatigue

X

High pressure

X

Judgment

X

Long hours

X

Math skills - advance

X

Math skills - basic

X

Memorization

X

Organization

X

Perception

X

Reading - simple

X

Reading - complex

X

Repetition

X

Safety hazards

X

Tight deadlines

X

Working conditions

X

Writing - simple

X

Writing - complex

X