Western Commis

Position

Commis Chef – Western Cuisine

Company

SOMARA

Location

Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh

Employment Type

Full-Time

Industry

Hospitality / Restaurants / Restrobar

About SOMARA

SOMARA is a contemporary restrobar in Lucknow offering a distinctive World Cuisine dining experience, bringing together flavours and culinary techniques from different parts of the world.

We are looking for passionate and hardworking Commis Chefs – Western Cuisine to join our culinary team and work under the guidance of our senior chefs.

Job Responsibilities

Assist senior chefs in the preparation and cooking of Western and Continental dishes.

Perform daily mise-en-place for the assigned kitchen section.

Prepare vegetables, herbs, sauces, dressings, marinades and other ingredients.

Assist with preparation of pasta, pizzas, salads, appetisers, soups, sandwiches, mains and other Western dishes as assigned.

Assist with grilling, roasting, baking, sautéing, pan-frying and other Western cooking techniques.

Prepare basic stocks, sauces, reductions and dressings under senior chef supervision.

Follow standard recipes, preparation methods, portion specifications and plating guidelines.

Maintain consistency in taste, texture, portion size and presentation.

Assist the Chef de Partie and Sous Chef during service.

Ensure all ingredients are properly prepared and available before service.

Maintain proper storage, labelling and handling of ingredients.

Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of the assigned kitchen section.

Follow food-safety and sanitation standards at all times.

Minimise food wastage through proper preparation and portion control.

Clean and maintain kitchen equipment and workstations.

Support other kitchen sections whenever required.

Follow instructions from senior chefs and maintain professional kitchen discipline.

Preferred Cuisine Exposure

Experience or knowledge in one or more of the following will be an advantage

Continental | Italian | French | Mediterranean | European | American | Modern Western Cuisine | Pasta | Pizza | Grill | Garde Manger

Candidate Profile

1–3 years of relevant kitchen experience preferred.

Freshers with a relevant Culinary Arts / Hotel Management qualification may also apply.

Previous experience in a hotel, premium restaurant, restrobar, café or commercial kitchen preferred.

Basic knowledge of Western/Continental cooking techniques.

Understanding of sauces, stocks, dressings, pasta and basic Western preparations.

Good understanding of mise-en-place and kitchen hygiene.

Ability to follow recipes and instructions accurately.

Strong willingness to learn and develop professional culinary skills.

Ability to work efficiently during busy service periods.

Good teamwork and communication skills.

Hardworking, disciplined and punctual.

Culinary Arts / Hotel Management qualification preferred.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for enthusiastic culinary professionals who want to build their careers in a professional World Cuisine kitchen.

The ideal candidate should have strong culinary fundamentals, good discipline, attention to detail and a genuine interest in Western and international cuisine.

Key Skills

Commis Chef | Western Cuisine | Continental Cuisine | Italian Cuisine | European Cuisine | Pasta | Pizza | Grill | Garde Manger | Sauces | Stocks | Food Preparation | Mise-en-Place | Kitchen Operations | Food Safety | Restaurant Kitchen | Culinary Skills

Pay

₹20,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month

Work Location

In person