Demi Chef De Partie

Job Title: Demi Chef De Partie

Department: Caf Natures Basket Store

Location: Natures Basket Store, Ahmedabad Palladium Mall

Employment Type: Full-Time (On Roll)

About the Company

Natures Basket is Indias pioneering food destination present through physical retail stores, online portal and a mobile application. Our footprint currently extends to over 35 neighborhood convenience stores in Mumbai, Pune, Bangalore, Delhi and Kolkata with a diverse product portfolio ranging from fresh fruits and vegetables, fish and meat, artisanal breads, FMCG and staples.

Our aim is to redefine Indias freshest and finest food experience for our customers. Be it the freshest fruits & vegetables, the finest meats, wide array of cheese, irresistible bakery products and more, for us, our customers needs come first and to serve them better and offer the best in terms of quality, benefits, flavour and taste we have grown and nurtured our own brands over the years. Healthy Alternatives, LExclusif and Natures are our range of own brands, each providing a distinct offering to cater to the discerning palate of the Indian consumer.

Role Overview

As a Demi Chef De Partie, you will be responsible for ensuring high-quality food preparation and service within the store caf/live kitchen environment in the store. The role requires creativity, operational efficiency, and strong customer interaction skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure all food is prepared and served in a timely manner with excellent quality standards.
• Plan menus based on budget and seasonal ingredient availability.
• Manage stock levels of ingredients and kitchen equipment; place orders as required.
• Maintain and enforce hygiene, food safety, and sanitation standards.
• Prepare and maintain existing recipes (e.g., guacamole, salsa dips, cut fruits, platters, etc.).
• Create new recipes based on customer demand and industry trends.
• Handle live kitchen operations within the store.
• Conduct events, workshops, and tasting sessions.
• Assist in basic continental cuisine preparation.
• Support day-to-day caf/store operations.
• Interact with customers and assist with upselling products.
• Work collaboratively with the team and support team management when required.
• Take customer feedback and implement improvements.

Eligibility Criteria

• Minimum qualification: Hotel Management (HM) or relevant experience in a similar role.
• 3-6 yrs of Previous relevant work experience
• Basic communication skills in English and Hindi.
• Presentable with strong customer interaction skills.
• Hospitality industry background preferred.

Skills Required

• Strong knowledge of food quality standards and timely service execution
• Menu planning skills within budget and seasonal ingredient availability
• Inventory management and stock replenishment knowledge
• Understanding of food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards
• Ability to create and innovate recipes based on customer demand
• Awareness of industry trends and ability to maintain standard recipes (guacamole, salsa dips, cut fruits, platters, etc.)
• Ability to receive customer feedback positively and implement improvements in products or services
• Basic continental cuisine knowledge
• Strong communication and customer interaction skills
• Upselling skills
• Team coordination and operational support skills
• Hospitality background (HM preferred)
• Presentable and comfortable working in a retail store environment

Details

• Working Days: 6 days a week
• Working Hours: 9 hours per day
• Shift Timing: 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Benefits

• Mediclaim
• Provident Fund (PF)
• Paid Leaves
• No night shifts