Executive Chef/ Sous Chef

Job Description

Title: Executive Chef/ Sous Chef

Company Name: Halda Valley Tea Lounge

Vacancy: --

Age: Na

Job Location: Dhaka (Gulshan)

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:

• 5 to 7 years

• Diploma or Certification in Culinary Arts / Professional Cookery from a recognized institute (preferred).

• Minimum SSC/HSC required; hospitality-related education will be an added advantage.

• 5 to 7 years

• Strong leadership and team management skills.

• Deep knowledge of Bangla spices, cooking techniques, and flavor balancing.

• Sound understanding of portion control and food costing.

• Ability to work under pressure during peak hours.

• Creative mindset for Bangla fusion menu development.

• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards.

• Physically fit and capable of handling long working hours.

Job Description:

The Executive Chef/ Sous Chef will lead kitchen operations at Halda Valley Tea Lounge and oversee the preparation of authentic Bangla cuisine with a modern fusion and container-based presentation style. The role requires strong leadership, advanced culinary expertise, cost control ability, and innovation in Bangla platter, combo, and café-style meals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage overall kitchen operations, ensuring smooth daily workflow.

• Prepare and supervise the preparation of traditional Bangla dishes including Tehari, Biryani, Mezbani items, Nihari, Rezala, Bhuna, Khichuri, and Jhal Fry with modern presentation.

• Develop and standardize Bangla desserts (e.g., Firni, Jorda, Shemai, traditional sweets) in café-style serving format.

• Ensure standardized portion control and container/platter-based serving formats suitable for dine-in and takeaway.

• Execute Breakfast & Brunch items efficiently (omelets, parathas, combo platters, burritos, etc.).

• Develop tea-pairing snacks and light meals aligned with the Tea Lounge concept.

• Maintain consistency in taste, food quality, and presentation standards.

• Monitor food costing, control wastage, and manage kitchen inventory effectively.

• Ensure strict compliance with food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards.

• Train, supervise, and evaluate kitchen staff performance.

• Introduce new Bangla fusion menu items and seasonal specialties.

• Ensure timely preparation and service during peak hours without compromising quality.

• Lunch Facilities: Full Subsidize
• Salary Review: Yearly
• Festival Bonus: 2

• Service Charge