Menu Planning & Development
Craft and innovate menus that showcase authentic South Indian dishes (e.g. dosas, idlis, sambar, rasam, chutneys), balancing tradition with seasonal and customer preferences kamleshcontinental.com+4expertia.ai+4glassdoor.ca+4ats.allianceinternational.co.in.
Work on daily specials, promotional items, and themed menus alongside management or head chef crispydosa.com.
2. Food Preparation & Cooking
Prepare and execute a wide range of South Indian dishes—including dosas, idlis, vadas, regional curries (like Chettinad), spice blends, gravies, and desserts—with precision and consistency .
Supervise complex preparations such as fresh masalas, concentrated stocks, intricate marinades, and ensure plating meets quality and presentation standards visasponsor.jobs+13crispydosa.com+13ca.indeed.com+13.
3. Kitchen Leadership & Supervision
Lead and train line cooks, junior chefs, and kitchen attendants in cooking, presentation, and safety standards visasponsor.jobs+12expertia.ai+12naukri.com+12.
Oversee smooth operations during shifts—delegate tasks, maintain workflow, and step in when necessary .
4. Inventory & Cost Management
Monitor ingredient stock levels (rice, lentils, spices, etc.), place orders for fresh supplies, and manage inventory to minimize waste en.wikipedia.org+11expertia.ai+11motherskitchenalmere.com+11.
Handle costing, control food waste, and assist in budgeting decisions en.wikipedia.org+9crispydosa.com+9en.wikipedia.org+9.
5. Food Safety & Hygiene
Ensure compliance with health, safety, and sanitation standards in food preparation and kitchen operations en.wikipedia.org+12expertia.ai+12crispydosa.com+12.
Implement and uphold practices like HACCP and other food safety regulations as needed expertia.ai+1ats.allianceinternational.co.in+1.
6. Presentation & Quality Control
Maintain consistent food quality, taste, portioning, and visual appeal ats.allianceinternational.co.in.
Design decorative displays or arrange specialty dishes thoughtfully .
7. Guest Interaction & Event Coordination
On occasion, interact with patrons to handle preferences or feedback en.wikipedia.org+12motherskitchenalmere.com+12glassdoor.ca+12.
Collaborate on special events, catering setups, and banquet occasions—especially relevant in hotels or restaurant settings ats.allianceinternational.co.in+10expertia.ai+10ca.indeed.com+10.