Careers at Lchangnang

Job description
This is a full-time on-site Executive Chef role at Lchang Nang Retreat located in Nubra. The Executive Chef will oversee the culinary operations and manage a team of chefs. The Executive Chef will be responsible for creating and developing recipes, preparing menus, managing inventory, managing costs and ensuring that the highest standards of food quality, presentation, and service are met. They will also be responsible for training and mentoring their team members, and ensuring that the kitchen is clean and well-maintained.

• The most important role will be to experiment with locally available produce and work on local cuisine. The Chef should be able to experiment and improvise with local cuisine and should be able to communicate the efforts to guests.

Qualifications

• Culinary Arts Degree or equivalent experience
• Experience as an Executive Chef, Sous Chef, or similar role
• Excellent knowledge of culinary techniques and practices
• Proven ability to effectively manage a team of chefs, and to train and mentor colleagues
• Experience in menu planning, recipe development, and inventory management
• A thorough understanding of food safety and sanitation practices, and the ability to ensure compliance
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work well under pressure
• A passion for food, and a creative approach to menu development
• Experience with catering and events, and the ability to adapt to different settings and cooking environments

Job description
This is a full-time onsite role for a Pastry Chef located in Ladakh, India. Responsibilities will include following –

• Operating and managing the pastry section of the kitchen and liaising with the executive and sous chefs to ensure a successful working environment.
• Preparing ingredients and handling baking and other kitchen equipment.
• Creating pastries, baked goods, and confections, by following a set recipe.
• Developing new recipes for seasonal menus.
• Decorating pastries and desserts to ensure a beautiful and tasteful presentation.
• Monitoring the stock of baking ingredients.
• Ordering new supplies, ingredients, and equipment for the pastry section, when needed, and within budget.
• Ensuring their section of the kitchen adheres to safety and health regulations.