Head Chef – Royal Rasoi Indian Restaurant

Location: Parkdale, Toronto, ON

Royal Rasoi Indian Restaurant is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead our kitchen in Parkdale. We are looking for someone with a strong background in Indian cuisine who takes pride in preparing flavourful, consistent dishes and keeping a kitchen running smoothly.

The Head Chef will oversee daily food preparation and service, maintain food quality and safety standards, and directly supervise the Assistant Chef. This is a hands-on role requiring cooking skills, leadership, and attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities

- Prepare and cook authentic Indian dishes, including curries, appetizers, rice dishes, breads, and other menu items.
- Oversee daily kitchen operations, from ingredient preparation and station setup through service and closing.
- Ensure every dish meets our standards for taste, freshness, portion size, and presentation.
- Supervise and train the Assistant Chef, assign daily duties, and monitor their work.
- Coordinate preparation and cooking times to ensure dine-in and takeout orders are completed accurately and promptly.
- Maintain standardized recipes and suggest menu improvements or specials.
- Monitor ingredient inventory, prepare supply orders, and check deliveries for quality and freshness.
- Manage food storage, stock rotation,



and preparation quantities to reduce waste and control costs.
- Maintain kitchen cleanliness and ensure proper food handling, sanitation, and safe equipment use.
- Communicate with front-of-house staff about order timing, special requests, and ingredient availability.
- Accommodate dietary requests and follow procedures to prevent allergen cross-contact.

Qualifications and Skills

- Previous experience as a Head Chef, Sous Chef, or senior cook, preferably in an Indian restaurant.
- Strong knowledge of Indian cuisine, spices, cooking techniques, and traditional preparation methods.
- Experience supervising, training, and supporting kitchen staff.
- Ability to organize preparation schedules and manage multiple orders during busy service periods.
- Understanding of food safety, kitchen sanitation, inventory management, and portion control.
- Robust communication skills and a dependable, team-focused approach.
- Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Food Handler Certification is an asset.

How to Apply Please apply through Indeed with your resume outlining your experience with Indian cuisine, kitchen leadership, and your availability.

Pay: $23.00-$31.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

📌 Head Chef/Kitchen Manager (Toronto)
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