Continental Chef

About Us

Satva Kitchen is a growing delivery-first cloud kitchen located in Charni Road, South Mumbai. We focus on delivering high-quality, flavorful food straight to our customers' doorsteps. We are looking for an experienced and creative Continental Chef to spearhead our European/Continental menu from scratch and lead daily kitchen execution.

Key Responsibilities

Menu Planning & Development

Design, test, and launch a complete Continental menu tailored for food delivery (pastas, gourmet sandwiches, bowls, mains, grilled items, sauces, and sides).

Create standardized recipes, plating/packaging specifications, and portion controls to ensure consistency across every order.

Regularly evaluate customer feedback to refresh offerings, introduce seasonal specials, and optimize bestsellers.

Kitchen Operations & Quality Control

Oversee day-to-day food preparation, batch cooking, and live order dispatch during peak hours.

Ensure every dish meets rigorous standards of taste, freshness, temperature, and visual appeal suited for transit.

Implement proper food hygiene, sanitation, and safety standards (HACCP/FSSAI compliance).

Inventory & Cost Management

Plan daily and weekly raw material requisitions, managing vendor quality and shelf life.

Monitor kitchen food costs, reduce wastage, and maintain target gross margins across menu items.

Supervise kitchen helpers/line cooks, providing hands-on training for food prep and packaging.

Requirements & Qualifications

Experience: Minimum 5-7 years of professional culinary experience specializing in Continental/European cuisine. Proven experience in menu development or working in a cloud kitchen/delivery brand is strongly preferred.

Culinary Skills

Mastery of continental sauces, pasta bases, prep organization, and high-volume delivery kitchen techniques.

Education: Diploma or Degree in Hotel Management/Culinary Arts is preferred, but substantial hands-on industry experience is equally valued.

Location

Candidates residing near South/Central Mumbai or easily able to commute to Charni Road are preferred.

Mindset

Punctual, organized, creative, and comfortable working in a fast-paced delivery kitchen environment.

What We Offer

Competitive monthly salary based on experience and skillset.

Creative freedom to develop and experiment with new recipes and signature dishes.

Opportunities for growth as the brand expands across delivery hubs.

Pay

₹25,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month

Benefits

Food provided

Paid time off

Ability to commute/relocate

Charni Road, Mumbai, Maharashtra: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience

Chef

5 years (Required)

Language

Hindi, English, Marathi (Preferred)

Work Location

In person