Sous Chef- Indian Cuisine

Sous Chef- Indian Cuisine

At Food World Supermarket, our multi-cuisine concept brings the world’s best tastes together under one roof. Quality ingredients, expert chefs, and diverse menus combine to create a vibrant and welcoming food destination. Our mission is to be a trusted choice for our community by delivering a true taste of home through multi-ethnic international delights.

Food World Supermarket is seeking an experienced and passionate Sous Chef specializing in Indian cuisine to support daily kitchen operations in a fast-paced, high-volume retail food environment.

The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in authentic North and/or South Indian dishes, traditional spice blends, curry preparation, tandoor cooking (if applicable), and ready-to-eat meal production. This role ensures consistency, quality, food safety, and efficient back-of-house operations.

Key Responsibilities

Menu Development & Promotions

• Develop and enhance Indian menu offerings, including regional specialties (North Indian, South Indian, vegetarian, street food, etc.).

• Design promotional packages, thali combos, festival specials, and seasonal meal deals.

• Standardize recipes, spice levels, portion sizes, and presentation guidelines for consistency and cost control.

• Analyze customer preferences and introduce innovative dishes to increase sales and customer engagement.

Food Preparation & Production

• Prepare authentic Indian dishes including curries, biryanis, tandoori items, gravies, vegetarian specialties, and regional delicacies.

• Develop and maintain standardized recipes for consistent flavor and presentation.

• Prepare spice blends, marinades, and sauces from scratch.

• Ensure proper cooking techniques for tandoor, grill, and stovetop preparations.

• Oversee daily mise en place and batch cooking for retail hot food counters.

• Maintain freshness, portion control, and food quality standards.

Kitchen Operations

• Assist the Head Chef in supervising back-of-house operations.

• Monitor inventory levels and ensure proper stock rotation (FIFO).

• Control food costs and minimize waste.

• Ensure proper storage, labeling, and handling of raw and cooked foods.

• Maintain cleanliness and compliance with food safety regulations.

Team Leadership & Training

• Supervise and train kitchen staff on Indian cooking techniques and presentation standards.

• Coordinate workflow during peak service hours.

• Maintain discipline, teamwork, and high productivity in the kitchen.

• Support scheduling and task delegation.

Quality & Customer Experience

• Ensure food displays are appealing, fresh, and well-stocked.

• Maintain consistency in taste and presentation.

• Uphold the company’s reputation by delivering exceptional food quality and service standards.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Cook in Indian cuisine.

• Strong knowledge of regional Indian cooking styles (North Indian, South Indian, Indo-Chinese, etc.).

• Experience with high-volume food production.

• Knowledge of traditional Indian spices and flavor balancing.

• Familiarity with food safety and sanitation regulations.

• Strong leadership and organizational skills.

• Culinary diploma/certification is an asset.

Key Competencies

• Expertise in Indian spice profiles

• Leadership and team coordination

• Time management and multitasking

• Quality control and consistency

• Cost management awareness

Why Join Food World Supermarket?

• One of the largest grocery retail operations (176,000 sq. ft.)

• Career advancement within a dynamic retail organization

• Make a real impact in delivering quality food and service to the community

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