Title: Executive Sous Chef
Company Name: Manzo Restaurant
Vacancy: --
Age: 35 to 48 years
Job Location: Dhaka
Salary: Negotiable
Experience:
Minimum 7–8 years as Executive Sous Chef / Senior Sous Chef in a reputed multi-cuisine restaurant or upper-upscale / five-star hotel.
Strong hands-on experience in major cuisines such as Continental, Italian, Asian, Indian, Chinese, Thai, Mediterranean and Bangladeshi cuisine.
Excellent knowledge of menu development, recipe standardization, food cost control and kitchen operations.
Strong command over HACCP, food safety, hygiene and kitchen discipline.
Proven ability in creative menu engineering, presentation and seasonal promotions.
Strong leadership, training and team management skills.
Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Excellent communication skills in English (written & verbal).
Well-groomed, organized, result-oriented and able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
Willingness to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends and remain available on call.
Pre-opening or new restaurant setup experience will be an added advantage.
Responsibilities & Context
Manzo Restaurant is a premium multi-cuisine dining destination in Dhaka, offering a refined blend of international and local flavours in an elegant setting. We are looking for a skilled and passionate Executive Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef in delivering consistent culinary excellence.
The Executive Sous Chef will play a key leadership role in kitchen operations, ensuring high-quality food production across all sections, strict cost control, food safety compliance and continuous improvement of culinary standards. The position will take full charge of the kitchen in the absence of the Executive Chef and will be responsible for maintaining Manzo’s reputation for quality, creativity and guest satisfaction.
Responsibilities
Assist the Executive Chef in the overall planning, organization and management of kitchen operations.
Supervise and control daily food production across all kitchen sections to ensure consistency in taste, quality, presentation and timing.
Develop, test and implement new menus, seasonal specials, signature dishes and promotions covering multiple cuisines.
Standardize recipes, portion sizes and plating guidelines to maintain uniformity and control food cost.
Monitor and control food cost, wastage, inventory and kitchen expenses to achieve targeted profitability.
Ensure full compliance with HACCP, food safety, hygiene, sanitation and workplace safety standards at all times.
Train, coach, mentor and evaluate kitchen staff to improve technical skills, discipline and productivity.
Prepare duty rosters, allocate tasks and ensure smooth workflow during peak service hours.
Coordinate closely with F&B service team, purchasing, stores and other departments for seamless operations.
Inspect kitchen equipment, tools and work areas regularly and coordinate timely maintenance.
Handle VIP requests, special dietary requirements, events and private dining functions with precision.
Maintain accurate kitchen records, production reports and assist in budgeting and forecasting.
Continuously research food trends and introduce innovative ideas suitable for the Dhaka market.
Uphold high standards of kitchen cleanliness, organization, grooming and professional conduct.
Perform any other duties assigned by the Executive Chef or Management as required.
Attractive salary and benefits package will be offered to the right candidate, commensurate with qualifications and experience.