Kolkata Biryani Chef
Lead our Kolkata biryani: fragrant, lightly spiced rice with tender mutton or chicken, the signature potato and egg, finished on dum. You will cook for daily orders and scale up for catering events.
What you will do
- Prepare Kolkata-style mutton and chicken biryani on dum, with consistent taste, texture and portioning
- Make and maintain the biryani masala, kewra and rose water balance, and other house preparations
- Plan and cook large batches for weddings, parties and corporate catering orders
- Keep the kitchen clean and follow food safety and hygiene practices
- Manage ingredient stock and reduce waste; guide kitchen helpers
What we are looking for
- At least 3 years of experience cooking Kolkata biryani in a restaurant, hotel or catering kitchen
- Strong command of dum cooking, rice-to-meat ratios and the light, aromatic Kolkata spice profile
- Able to cook for large catering orders without losing quality
- Knowledge of kitchen hygiene and food safety
- Comfortable speaking Bengali or Hindi
- Available on weekends and festival days, when catering is busiest