Job Description
Job DescriptionBenefits:
- 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.