Executive Sous Chef

Job Role: Sous Chef (Luxury Catering)

Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra

About Catering Collective

Catering Collective, a part of K Hospitality, is one of India's leading catering company specialising in luxury banquets, bespoke catering, destination celebrations, and corporate food services. With a vision to create unforgettable experiences through food, design, and personalized hospitality, Catering Collective operates a portfolio of premium brands and venues across India. Our businesses span luxury weddings, social celebrations, corporate events, institutional catering, workplace dining, food courts, and large-format hospitality experiences.

What We Do

At Catering Collective, we bring together culinary innovation, operational excellence, and storytelling-led hospitality to create experiences that go beyond food.

From intimate celebrations to large-scale luxury weddings and corporate events, our teams execute thousands of experiences annually, serving global brands, institutions, and modern Indian hosts who seek thoughtful and elevated hospitality.

Our Culture

Our foundation is built on:

Ownership | Transparency & Trust | People First

We believe that when our teams are empowered and aligned, they deliver not just service, but experiences that leave a lasting impression.

Our Vision

To redefine modern Indian hospitality by combining innovation, design, and personalised experiences—while building a high-performance organization where people grow, lead, and create impact.

We are a people-first hospitality organization, where empowered teams, strong ownership, and a culture of trust come together to create exceptional experiences.

Our Portfolio

Blue Sea , Mumbai

An iconic luxury banquet venue on Mumbai's Worli Sea Face, known for timeless celebrations and award-winning catering experiences.

Blue Sea Bespoke Catering

Luxury catering for weddings, social events, sports and destination celebrations across India and internationally.

Araya Bagh New Delhi

A luxury destination venue in New Delhi blending regal architecture with contemporary elegance and curated hospitality experiences.

The Palace Halls

Premium banquet venues in Mumbai designed for large format corporate celebrations and grand weddings.

About the Job

The Sous Chef plays a pivotal role in driving culinary excellence for our luxury catering brand. The position demands strong leadership, global culinary knowledge, refined technique, creativity, and the ability to execute high-volume, high-precision events with finesse. The Sous Chef will support the Executive Chef in menu development, R&D, event execution, kitchen operations, and team training, ensuring every dish reflects the brand's commitment to innovation, luxury, and world-class hospitality.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Culinary Excellence & Innovation

• Assist the Executive Chef in conceptualizing, developing, and testing innovative menus across global cuisines—modern Indian, European, Asian, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Latin American, etc.
• Stay updated with international culinary trends, new ingredients, plating styles, modernist techniques, and high-end restaurant standards.
• Drive R&D initiatives for luxury small plates, live stations, tasting menus, and large-scale banqueting experiences.
• Create seasonal menu rotations, special-event menus, and signature experiences unique to the brand.

2. Event Execution & Quality Control

• Lead kitchen operations for high-profile weddings, corporate galas, and UHNI private events.
• Ensure consistent taste, texture, portioning, plating, and presentation across all dishes.
• Conduct tasting sessions, brief chefs on event menus, and maintain highest hygiene and FSSAI standards.
• Ensure live stations and interactive counters reflect flawless craftsmanship and luxury presentation.

3. Leadership & Team Development

• Oversee the culinary brigade during prep and service; ensure productivity, discipline, and technical excellence.
• Train junior chefs on advanced techniques, international cuisine, and brand-specific standards.
• Build a culture of creativity, precision, and continuous learning within the team.

4. Operational Management

• Assist in kitchen production planning, vendor selections, and procurement of premium ingredients.
• Monitor food costs, wastage, portion control, and inventory accuracy.
• Maintain cleanliness, equipment upkeep, and adherence to SOPs and safety protocols.
• Create and maintain recipe cards, batch production sheets, and plating guides.

5. Communication & Coordination

• Communicate clearly in English with internal teams, clients (during tastings), vendors, and external partners.
• Collaborate closely with Sales, Operations, SCM, and Service teams for seamless event execution.
• Represent the culinary team in briefings, tastings, venue walkthroughs, and VIP interactions.

Required Skills & Competencies:

Culinary Skills

• Strong foundation in global cuisines with expertise in at least 3–4 major categories (e.g., Indian regional, European contemporary, Asian modern, Mediterranean luxury).
• High proficiency in modern cooking techniques—sous vide, fermentation, advanced sauce work, charcuterie, pastry basics, etc.
• Strong command over plating aesthetics and luxury presentation standards.
• Ability to innovate while maintaining commercial feasibility.

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication skills in English (verbal and written).
• Strong leadership, organization, and multitasking abilities.
• Calm under pressure; able to handle large-scale events and tight timelines.
• Creativity, curiosity, and hunger for continuous improvement.

Professional Requirements:

• 5–10 years of experience in premium hotels, fine-dining restaurants, luxury catering, or international kitchens.
• Culinary degree/diploma from a reputed institute (preferred).
• Experience handling high-volume events or UHNI/private luxury events is an advantage.
• Strong understanding of global food cultures and ingredient sourcing.

Why Join Us:

• Work with a brand that collaborates with top Indian and international chefs.
• Opportunity to be part of R&D for new global-standard concepts and experiences.
• High-performance environment focused on innovation, creativity, and craftsmanship.
• Exposure to India's most exclusive weddings, corporate events, and VIP clientele.