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Sous Chef

ANANTARA INC

Fremont, CA

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Cook Dishes, Detail Oriented, Diversity, Food Preparation, Food Presentation, Food Quality, Food Safety, Inventory Management, Leadership, Menu Management, Operational Support, Operations, Quality Control, Restaurant, Sanitation, Staff Motivation, Team Building, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player
LOCATION
Fremont, CA
POSTED
30+ days ago
Benefits:
  • Competitive salary
  • Free food & snacks
  • Opportunity for advancement

About ANANTARA
ANANTARA is a fine dining South Indian restaurant in Fremont, California, focused on delivering a refined and memorable hospitality experience. Our menu celebrates the depth, elegance, and regional diversity of Indian cuisine while presenting it with elevated technique, consistency, and care. We are building a kitchen team that is passionate about quality, discipline, creativity, and genuine hospitality.



Position Summary
We are seeking a talented and experienced Sous Chef to join the culinary team at ANANTARA. This role will work closely with leadership to execute high-quality dishes, maintain consistency, support kitchen operations, and help build a strong back-of-house culture. The ideal candidate has a deep respect for Indian flavors and techniques, thrives in a fast-paced kitchen, and takes pride in organization, cleanliness, teamwork, and execution.



Key Responsibilities

  • Support daily kitchen operations across prep, line, and service
  • Ensure consistent food quality, portioning, taste, and presentation
  • Assist with preparation and execution of South Indian and Indian fine dining dishes
  • Maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and food safety standards at all times
  • Help train, supervise, and motivate kitchen staff
  • Monitor prep levels, station readiness, and service flow
  • Work with management on menu execution, specials, and seasonal improvements
  • Support inventory control, waste reduction, and proper product handling
  • Maintain a professional, calm, and solutions-oriented attitude during service
  • Step into a leadership role when needed and help maintain kitchen discipline and standards

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of kitchen experience in a restaurant environment preferred
  • Prior experience as a Sous Chef, Junior Sous Chef, or strong line cook ready to step up
  • Experience with Indian cuisine preferred; South Indian cuisine experience is a major plus
  • Strong understanding of kitchen organization, prep systems, and line execution
  • Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and quality control
  • Ability to lead by example and work effectively under pressure
  • Strong work ethic, reliability, and attention to detail
  • Weekend, evening, and holiday availability required


What We’re Looking For


  • Passion for authentic food with elevated presentation
  • Strong palate and attention to flavor balance
  • Sense of ownership and pride in the guest experience
  • Team-first mindset with leadership potential
  • Desire to grow with an ambitious and evolving restaurant brand


Why Join ANANTARA


This is an opportunity to be part of a restaurant that is building something distinctive in the Bay Area. We are looking for team members who want to contribute, grow, and help shape a memorable dining experience for our guests every day.

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