Chinese Commi 1 chef

Job Title

Commi 1 – Chinese Cuisine

Location

Undri, Pune

Job Type

Full-time

Department

Kitchen

Outlet Type

Concept Bar \& Restaurant

Job Description

We are looking for a skilled and reliable Commi 1 – Chinese Cuisine to join the kitchen team at a concept bar \& restaurant in Undri, Pune.

The candidate should have hands-on experience in Chinese and Indo-Chinese cuisine, including wok cooking, sauces, starters, noodles, fried rice, gravies, mise-en-place, portion control, and live service. The ideal candidate should be fast, disciplined, hygienic, and able to maintain consistency during busy restaurant and bar operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare Chinese and Indo-Chinese dishes including starters, noodles, fried rice, gravies, stir-fries, and accompaniments.
• Handle wok cooking confidently during busy service hours.
• Prepare and maintain sauces, marinades, cut vegetables, garnishes, and section mise-en-place.
• Maintain consistency in taste, portion size, quality, and presentation.
• Follow standard recipes and instructions from the CDP / Sous Chef / Head Chef.
• Support smooth kitchen operations during lunch, dinner, events, and late-night bar service.
• Follow proper storage, labelling, FIFO, and stock rotation practices.
• Maintain hygiene, cleanliness, grooming, and food safety standards.
• Keep the wok station, equipment, utensils, refrigerators, and storage areas clean and organized.
• Inform senior chefs about low stock, spoilage, wastage, or equipment issues.
• Coordinate with other kitchen sections for timely order execution.
• Assist in opening, closing, cleaning, and preparation duties.

Candidate Requirements

• Prior experience as Commi 1, Commi 2, Chinese Cook, Wok Cook, or Kitchen Associate preferred.
• Strong practical knowledge of Chinese / Indo-Chinese cooking.
• Comfortable with wok handling, high-flame cooking, sauces, noodles, rice, starters, and gravies.
• Experience in a restaurant, bar, hotel, cloud kitchen, or similar commercial kitchen preferred.
• Should be able to work efficiently under pressure during high-volume service.
• Must be clean, punctual, disciplined, and team-oriented.
• Willing to work weekends, public holidays, split shifts, and late-night operations.
• Candidate should be currently located in or willing to travel/relocate to Undri, Pune.

Qualification

Minimum 10th / 12th pass.

Hotel management or culinary background preferred but not mandatory.

Benefits

As per company policy.

Pay

₹22,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month

Benefits

• Food provided

Application Question(s)

• Do you have prior experience working as Commi 1, Commi 2, Chinese Cook, or Wok Cook?
• How many years of experience do you have in Chinese or Indo-Chinese cuisine?
• Are you comfortable preparing noodles, fried rice, Chinese starters, gravies, sauces, and stir-fried dishes on the wok?
• Have you handled a live wok section during busy restaurant or bar service before?
• Are you currently located in or willing to travel/relocate to Undri, Pune and work weekends or late-night shifts if required?

Work Location

In person