Asst curry chef Indian Restaurant

Overview
Curry Guys is an innovative Indian quick-service restaurant (QSR) concept aimed at revolutionizing Indian dining in the USA. We pride ourselves on delivering authentic, high-quality Indian food in a fast-paced, customer-friendly environment. We are seeking a talented and passionate Indian Cuisine Chef to join our team and help us bring our vision to life. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Indian cooking and food service management, with the ability to create bold, flavorful dishes that align with our QSR model while maintaining authenticity and creativity.

This role is pivotal to our mission of making Curry Guys a household name in the Indian QSR space, with the potential to grow into a franchise leader.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations at Curry Guys, ensuring smooth processes, adherence to health and safety regulations, and exceptional service quality.
• Design and update menus featuring a variety of authentic Indian dishes, including curries, biryanis, naan wraps, and street food-inspired items, tailored for a quick-service model.
• Innovate on traditional recipes to create fast, scalable dishes that retain the bold flavors of Indian cuisine.
• Supervise and train kitchen staff to ensure consistency in food preparation, presentation, and customer service standards.
• Collaborate with the management team to introduce limited-time offers, seasonal menus, and promotional items to enhance customer engagement.
• Manage inventory, sourcing fresh ingredients and specialty Indian spices, and control costs while minimizing food waste.
• Maintain an organized, clean, and fully compliant kitchen environment to meet all food safety and hygiene standards.
• Assist in food preparation during peak hours or special events as required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Chef specializing in Indian cuisine, preferably in a QSR or high-volume restaurant setting.
• Strong knowledge of Indian spices, cooking techniques, and regional flavors, with the ability to innovate for a fast-paced, scalable menu.
• Leadership and team management experience, with the ability to train and motivate a diverse team.
• Experience in menu planning, food costing, and kitchen operations management.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills, with an eye for detail in food presentation and quality.
• Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with the management team and provide a great experience for guests.
• A passion for Indian culinary arts and a commitment to upholding the Curry Guys mission of delivering exceptional quality and authenticity.

Why Join Us?
As part of Curry Guys, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of Indian cuisine in the quick-service industry. You’ll be working with a dynamic team that values innovation, authenticity, and customer satisfaction. Join us as we grow Curry Guys into a leading Indian QSR franchise!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.48 - $19.59 per hour

Expected hours: 50 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• 10 hour shift

Supplemental Pay:

• Overtime pay

Ability to Commute:

• Jacksonville, FL 32204 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Jacksonville, FL 32204: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $20