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Job Description – QSR Chef / Restaurant Chef
Position: QSR Chef / Restaurant Chef
Department: Kitchen / Food Production
Experience: 3–6 years in QSR, Fast Food, Café, or Restaurant operations
Location: Gurugram
Employment Type: Full-time
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced and energetic QSR Chef to manage our kitchen operations for a restaurant specialising in Mumbai-style fast food. The ideal candidate should have strong hands-on experience in preparing authentic Mumbai street-food dishes while maintaining taste, quality, hygiene, consistency, and speed of service.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare and supervise the preparation of Mumbai-style fast food and street-food items.
Ensure consistency in taste, portion size, presentation, and food quality.
Manage daily kitchen operations and ensure timely order preparation during peak hours.
Handle food preparation, cooking, plating, and dispatch as per SOPs.
Develop and maintain standard recipes, portion controls, and preparation procedures.
Assist in menu development, new dish trials, and recipe R&D.
Maintain proper inventory of raw materials and coordinate with the purchase/store team.
Monitor food wastage and implement effective food-cost control measures.
Ensure proper storage, labelling, FIFO and handling of food products.
Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene, and kitchen cleanliness.
Train and supervise kitchen staff, including cooks, helpers, and stewards.
Plan daily mise-en-place according to expected business volume.
Ensure all kitchen equipment is used and maintained properly.
Coordinate with the service team to ensure smooth and fast order execution.
Handle customer feedback related to food quality and take corrective action.
Ensure compliance with restaurant hygiene and safety standards.
Preferred Cuisine / Product Knowledge
Candidates with hands-on experience in Mumbai fast food/street food such as:
Vada Pav
Misal Pav
Pav Bhaji
Bombay Sandwich
Masala Pav
Keema Pav
Frankie/Rolls
Mumbai-style Chinese
Chaat and other Mumbai street-food items
Required Skills
Strong knowledge of QSR kitchen operations
Good understanding of Mumbai/Maharashtrian flavours
Excellent food preparation and cooking skills
Knowledge of recipe standardisation and portion control
Food-cost and wastage management
Good team-handling and kitchen management skills
Ability to work efficiently under pressure during peak hours
Strong knowledge of food hygiene and safety standards
Good communication and coordination skills
Qualification
Hotel Management / Culinary Arts certification preferred, although candidates with strong relevant hands-on experience may also be considered.
What We’re Looking For
We are looking for a hands-on Chef who can personally manage the kitchen, maintain authentic Mumbai-style flavours, ensure consistency across every order, and build a disciplined, efficient QSR kitchen team.
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