Culinary Chef (Training Kitchen)

About the role

The Culinary Chef will support the education and training of aspiring culinary professionals in a dedicated training kitchen. Working closely with the Head Chef and Chef Instructors, you will ensure high‑quality food production, practical instruction, and a safe learning environment.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and production of Indian, Continental, Asian and other global dishes following established recipes and presentation standards.
• Collaborate with Chef Instructors to demonstrate techniques, guide hands‑on sessions, and provide feedback to students.
• Participate in recipe development, testing, and standardisation aligned with curriculum objectives.
• Maintain a clean, organised kitchen; monitor inventory, storage, procurement and stock control.
• Ensure food quality, consistency, taste and presentation; troubleshoot production challenges.
• Enforce food safety, sanitation and kitchen safety standards; coach students on hygiene protocols.
• Support administrative tasks such as class scheduling, production records, inventory documentation and student assessments.

Required profile

• Degree in Hotel Management or Culinary Arts from a recognised institution.
• Completion of a Management Training Program or relevant experience with luxury hotel groups (e.g., Taj Hotels, The Oberoi Group, The Leela).
• Passion for teaching, patience and ability to provide constructive feedback.
• Adaptability to a dynamic teaching environment and flexibility to handle academic and operational duties.

Required skills

• Food production
• Culinary techniques
• Kitchen operations
• Menu planning
• Food presentation
• Inventory management

What we offer

• Opportunity to work in a prestigious culinary training environment.
• Professional development through workshops, seminars and industry exposure.
• Collaboration with experienced chefs from leading luxury hotel groups.