Sous Chef – Food Whisperer
Role Overview
As a Sous Chef at Food Whisperer, you will serve as the second-in-command in the kitchen, working directly under the Executive Chef to ensure culinary excellence, smooth operations, and high team performance. You will play a key leadership role in managing day-to-day production, mentoring kitchen staff, maintaining quality standards, and supporting innovation in food design and delivery.
Key Responsibilities
· Assist the Executive Chef in planning and executing daily operations across all kitchen sections.
· Supervise and coordinate the work of CDPs, Demi-CDPs, and Commis chefs to ensure consistency and quality.
· Monitor food production, portion control, and presentation in accordance with Food Whisperer standards.
· Enforce hygiene, safety, and sanitation standards as per FSSAI and HACCP regulations.
· Support menu development with a focus on nutrition, seasonality, and sustainability.
· Implement efficient production workflows using advanced kitchen systems (e.g., Rational Combi Ovens, Vario Cooking Center).
· Coordinate with procurement and kitchen admin teams to ensure optimal inventory management and cost control.
· Train, mentor, and evaluate team members, fostering a positive and performance-oriented kitchen culture.
· Act as the kitchen lead in the absence of the Executive Chef.
Qualifications
· Degree or diploma in Culinary Arts or related hospitality field.
· Minimum 5 years of culinary experience, with at least 1–2 years in a Sous Chef or similar supervisory role.
· Strong culinary knowledge across multiple cuisines and modern cooking techniques.
· Proven experience in high-volume production environments or central kitchens.
· Excellent leadership, communication, and team management skills.
· Comfortable working with kitchen software tools, IoT-enabled appliances, and app-based systems.
· Passion for sustainability, food innovation, and clean-label cuisine.
What We Offer
· A high-growth environment with opportunities for internal promotion.
· Work with cutting-edge culinary tools and digital systems.
· Join a values-driven team committed to sustainability and wellness.
· Balanced work hours and structured kitchen operations.
· Access to in-house training, farm visits, and food innovation labs.
About Food Whisperer
Food Whisperer redefines corporate dining by combining farm-to-table ingredients, state-of-the-art kitchen systems, and sustainability-first practices. With a focus on tech-driven food solutions and clean eating, we craft meals that nourish both people and the planet.