Chef

Company overview

The Social Clan is an expanding hospitality brand built around warm, community-focused dining. It places strong emphasis on dependable service, excellent food quality, and a welcoming guest experience. The workplace encourages ownership, fresh ideas, and a positive team culture, while also supporting professional growth and long-term careers in food and hospitality.

Role summary

This is a full-time, on-site Chef position in Ludhiana, Punjab. The selected candidate will plan and prepare menu items, deliver consistent food quality, taste, and presentation, and keep kitchen operations running smoothly throughout service hours.

Key duties

The Chef will handle ingredient preparation, cooking during service, and day-to-day kitchen coordination. The role also includes maintaining hygiene and cleanliness across all food-preparation areas, tracking stock, supporting supply ordering, and helping reduce food waste to control costs. In addition, the Chef will work with management on menu changes, train junior kitchen staff, and ensure strict compliance with food safety and sanitation standards.

Qualifications and working style

The ideal candidate should be skilled in food preparation, cooking methods, and plating, and should understand station handling, inventory management, and food safety practices. Success in this role requires the ability to perform under pressure in a busy kitchen without compromising consistency or quality. Strong communication, teamwork, attention to detail, and a high standard of cleanliness are essential.

Additional requirements

Previous experience in a Chef, Line Cook, or similar restaurant/café kitchen role is preferred. Culinary education or certification is an added advantage, though it is not compulsory. The role may require availability for evenings, weekends, and public holidays depending on restaurant needs.