Benefits:

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Benefits/Perks

Competitive Compensation

Employee Discount

Career Advancement Opportunities

Performance based Bonus - Up to 5% of Base

Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Kitchen Supervisor-Indian food chef to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing all food preparation and sales operations and ensuring an excellent dining/take-away experience. Your goal is to increase the revenue and maintain high level of employee engagement. If you are a strong leader with experience in restaurant management, we want to hear from you!

Introduction to APNI MANDI Apni Mandi is a leading Indian food and grocery chain based in the San Francisco Bay area, founded in 2018. Apni Mandi is a privately held company that plans to grow beyond San Francisco to other Californian cities and to other states. Currently, Apni Mandi operates four full-service stores in the southern Bay area with another two to four stores being added in 2025. These stores offer a full range of groceries and a bakery and kitchen that makes a wide range of traditional Indian dishes. The company offers competitive compensation and work conditions. We are a company that holds to high standards of ethics and to continuously improving the capabilities of our teams and colleagues. We are a growth company that offers an exciting career opportunity to a motivated and ambitious person who enjoys working in a fast-paced and entrepreneurial company.

Responsibilities

Supervise kitchen operations - Indian/Indo-Chinese/snacks/bakery/Panwaari/sweets, checkout, ordering and receiving ingredients and raw materials, a relevant and broad menu, and other kitchen operations

Create and maintain sales and expense budget

Lead team in providing exceptional customer service

Maximize sales through high-quality service

Minimize wastage

Motivate the kitchen and bakery team by coaching them and inspiring them to delight customers

Create menus while taking into account budget, customer demands, and seasonality

Hire, train, and lead staff for exceptional customer service

Establish goals and KPIs

Adhere to all health and safety rules and regulations

Provide sales and productivity reports to management

Practice all local, state, and federal government labor, safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards and laws

Qualifications

High school diploma/GED preferred

Resident/ citizen/ Work Authorization in the US

Experience with Indian Food Cooking is a must.

Extensive previous culinary experience

Certification from culinary school is preferred

California Food Handler Card is preferred or to be obtained within 30 days of joining

Familiarity with Microsoft Office, restaurant management software, and POS software

Advanced knowledge of culinary techniques and recipes, knowledge of Indian cuisine is preferred

Excellent management and leadership skills