Sous Chef Malwani

Job Description – Sous Chef (Malvani Cuisine)

Position: Sous Chef – Malvani Cuisine
Department: Kitchen / Culinary
Employment Type: Full-Time
Location: Seawoods

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced and passionate Sous Chef specializing in Malvani cuisine to support the Head Chef in managing daily kitchen operations. The ideal candidate should have strong hands-on knowledge of authentic Malvani cooking, seafood, chicken, mutton and vegetarian preparations, along with excellent leadership and kitchen management skills.

The Sous Chef will be responsible for maintaining authentic taste, food quality, consistency, presentation, hygiene, portion control and efficient kitchen operations.

Key Responsibilities

1. Kitchen Operations

• Assist the Head Chef in managing day-to-day kitchen operations.

• Lead and supervise kitchen staff during preparation and service.

• Ensure proper mise en place before every service.

• Allocate duties to Commis Chefs, CDPs, kitchen helpers and other staff.

• Ensure smooth and timely food production during peak hours.

• Take charge of the kitchen in the absence of the Head Chef.

2. Malvani Cuisine Expertise

• Prepare and supervise authentic Malvani dishes.

• Maintain traditional cooking methods, flavours and recipes.

• Have strong knowledge of Malvani masala, coconut-based gravies, roasted spices and regional ingredients.

• Ensure correct preparation of seafood including fish, prawns, crab and other seafood as per the restaurant menu.

• Oversee preparation of Malvani chicken, mutton and vegetarian specialties.

• Maintain consistency in signature dishes such as:

  • Malvani Fish Curry

  • Fish Fry

  • Prawns Masala

  • Kombdi Vade

  • Mutton Sukka

  • Chicken Malvani

  • Sol Kadhi

  • Bhakri / Rice preparations

  • Seasonal seafood specialties

3. Quality & Consistency

• Ensure every dish meets approved standards for taste, texture, portion size and presentation.

• Follow standardized recipes and cooking procedures.

• Check raw materials for freshness and quality.

• Conduct regular tasting and quality checks before and during service.

• Maintain consistency across every shift.

4. Team Management

• Supervise, train and motivate junior kitchen staff.

• Conduct daily kitchen briefings and assign responsibilities.

• Train staff on Malvani recipes, cooking techniques, hygiene and plating standards.

• Monitor staff discipline, grooming and productivity.

• Identify training requirements and provide on-the-job coaching.

5. Food Cost & Inventory

• Assist the Head Chef in controlling food costs.

• Monitor portion sizes and minimize food wastage.

• Check daily stock levels and communicate requirements to the purchasing/store team.

• Ensure proper receiving, storage and FIFO stock rotation.

• Monitor seafood and other perishable items carefully to minimize spoilage.

• Assist with recipe costing and menu costing when required.

6. Hygiene & Food Safety

• Maintain high standards of kitchen cleanliness and sanitation.

• Ensure compliance with FSSAI, food safety and restaurant hygiene standards.

• Monitor food storage temperatures and proper labeling.

• Ensure safe handling of seafood, meat, poultry and other raw materials.

• Ensure kitchen equipment and workstations are cleaned and maintained properly.

7. Menu Development

• Support the Head Chef in developing new Malvani dishes and seasonal specials.

• Suggest improvements to existing recipes while maintaining authentic flavours.

• Participate in food trials, tastings and recipe standardization.

• Help develop dishes based on seasonal availability of seafood and regional ingredients.

8. Coordination

• Coordinate with the Restaurant Manager and service team for smooth food service.

• Communicate order priorities and delays effectively.

• Coordinate with Stores and Purchase for ingredient availability.

• Address kitchen-related issues quickly during service.

• It is a Full Time Cook / Chef job for candidates with 6+ years of experience.