Chef

Job Title

Chef de Partie (CDP)

Location

Centro Hotel – Pune (with potential relocation as we expand across Tier 2 cities)

About Centro

Centro, a SARC Hospitality brand, is a design-forward, tech-enabled boutique hotel brand redefining affordable luxury for modern travelers. We're not just running hotels; we’re building human-centered ecosystems that celebrate creativity, wellness, and unforgettable guest experiences.

Role Summary

As a Chef de Partie at Centro, you'll play a pivotal role in crafting consistent, plant-forward, innovative, and flavor-rich dishes in alignment with the brand ethos. You will lead a section of the kitchen, maintain quality, mentor junior staff, and support continuous culinary innovation for Chirp Café, our flagship café, and co-working space.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently manage a kitchen section (grill, sauté, pantry, or garde manger).
• Ensure consistent food quality and presentation as per Centro and Chirp’s standards.
• Maintain impeccable hygiene, HACCP protocols, and kitchen safety standards.
• Collaborate with the Sous Chef and Head Chef to develop new dishes aligned with our #NoBorders, plant-forward culinary philosophy.
• Train and mentor Commis Chefs and kitchen assistants.
• Ensure efficient mise-en-place and station readiness before each service.
• Monitor portion and waste control to maximize kitchen efficiency and minimize costs.
• Work closely with the service team to ensure timely and guest-centric food delivery.

Must-Have Requirements

• Minimum 3-5 years of culinary experience, with at least 1 year as a CDP.
• Strong understanding of plant-based, vegan, and health-conscious cuisines.
• Exposure to boutique hotel kitchens, upscale cafes, or fine dining preferred.
• Familiarity with international cuisines (e.g., Mediterranean, Asian, modern Indian).
• Discipline, attention to detail, and a growth mindset.

Preferred Traits

• Passion for food presentation and innovation.
• Comfortable using kitchen tech (ordering systems, digital checklists).
• Willingness to relocate as Centro expands across India.
• Strong interpersonal skills – ability to lead, motivate, and train junior staff.
• Alignment with our core values: Guest-Centricity, Continuous Improvement, Respect, and Sustainability.

Why Join Us?

• Work with a young, ambitious, and dynamic team building India’s most innovative hospitality brand.
• Opportunities for rapid growth as we scale from 1 to 240 properties.
• Gain exposure to new-age hospitality operations that blend design, tech, and experience.
• Be part of a brand that values blue-collar empowerment and professional upskilling.

Job Types

Full-time, Permanent

Benefits

• Food provided
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Provident Fund

Location

• Deccan Gymkhana, Pune, Maharashtra (Preferred)

Work Location

In person

Benefits

• Food provided
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Provident Fund

Work Location

In person

Pay

₹23,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month

Benefits

• Food provided
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Provident Fund

Location

• Pune City H.O, Pune, Maharashtra (Required)

Work Location

In person