Sous Chef

Position summary Partner with the Executive Chef to establish a disciplined kitchen and take charge of service when the Executive Chef is unavailable. Halal meat and preparation commitment: Desi Dragon is committed to 100% halal meat and halal-compliant preparation standards. Follow approved halal-only meat sourcing and receiving procedures, check supplier documentation as directed, segregate ingredients and utensils as required, prevent cross-contact with non-compliant products, and promptly report any uncertainty or deviation to kitchen leadership. Do not substitute meat or ingredients without approval.

Key responsibilities Lead station setup, prep allocation and shift execution. Coach Line Cooks and Junior Cooks. Maintain recipe, portion, timing and plating standards. Conduct food safety and quality checks. Handle kitchen delays and report shortages. Support tastings, training and opening routines.

Required qualifications At least three years of commercial kitchen experience. Strong hands-on cooking, knife and sanitation skills. Ability to lead stations and coach staff during service.

Preferred qualifications Indian, Chinese or Indo-Chinese cuisine; wok skills; opening experience.

Why join the team? Help establish the opening standards and service culture at Desi Dragon. You will have meaningful responsibility for the day-to-day quality and systems within your role, while working alongside other DM Plaza hospitality and community-focused businesses.

What to expect Role-specific screening and structured interviews. Finalists may be invited to a job-relevant practical evaluation; any required time, process and compensation will be explained in advance. Halal standards added: Job-specific expectations for 100% halal meat sourcing, preparation integrity, cross-contact avoidance, accurate guest communication and escalation. This is an operational commitment, not a claim of third-party certification.

How to apply To apply, submit your application exclusively through the DM Plaza Careers page: https://www.dhanmondiplaza.com/careers. Applications and resumes are not accepted by email.