Career Path: Opportunity to become Head Chef
We are looking for an experienced and passionate Indian Sous Chef to join a new Indian restaurant project in Mansoura, Egypt.
We are looking for someone with strong hands-on experience in authentic Indian cuisine who wants to grow professionally and take greater responsibility over time, with the opportunity to become the Head Chef of the restaurant based on performance and experience.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare authentic Indian dishes to a high and consistent standard.
Specialize in areas such as North Indian, Punjabi, Mughlai, Tandoor, Biryani, Curries and Indian breads.
Work closely with the future Head Chef to establish recipes, preparation methods and kitchen standards.
Help organize the kitchen and maintain high standards of hygiene, food safety and quality.
Support training and supervision of kitchen staff.
Assist with menu preparation, recipe standardization, portion control and food cost management.
Maintain consistency in taste, presentation and quality.
Take responsibility for the kitchen in the absence of the Head Chef.
Contribute ideas for new dishes and improvements to the menu.
Help build and develop the kitchen team from the early stages of the restaurant.
Requirements
Proven professional experience as a Sous Chef, Junior Sous Chef, Senior Indian Chef, or similar position.
Strong knowledge of authentic Indian cooking.
Hands-on experience with Tandoor, Curry, Biryani, Mughlai and North Indian cuisine is highly preferred.
Previous experience in a professional restaurant, hotel or high-quality Indian kitchen.
Good understanding of kitchen operations, food hygiene and consistency.
Ability to work as part of a team and take responsibility.
Strong leadership potential and willingness to grow into a Head Chef role.
Experience in opening a new restaurant or setting up a kitchen will be an advantage.
Candidates currently working in India or abroad are welcome to apply.
Willingness to relocate to Egypt is required.
What We Offer
Full-time employment in Egypt.
Opportunity to join a new Indian restaurant project from an early stage.
Clear career path toward becoming Head Chef.
Opportunity to help build the kitchen, menu and operating standards.
Support with relocation and the required employment arrangements.
Accommodation and other benefits will be discussed with shortlisted candidates.
How to Apply
Please send:
Updated CV
Current location
Years of Indian cuisine experience
Current/most recent restaurant name
Main Indian cuisine specialties
WhatsApp number
Availability to relocate to Egypt
Candidates with strong Indian cuisine experience and genuine leadership potential are especially encouraged to apply.