Indian Cuisine Sous Chef – Quick Hire!

Job Description

DO & CO is a renowned global leader in the luxury gourmet entertainment industry, passionately dedicated to delivering exceptional hospitality and culinary delights across multiple venues and events worldwide. With a focus on excellence, innovation, and impeccable service quality, the company operates in 33 locations spanning 12 countries and 3 continents. DO & CO’s extensive business segments include Airline Catering, International Event Catering, and Restaurants, Lounges & Hotels, offering a diverse array of gourmet experiences both on the ground and in the skies. The brand is celebrated for refining classic dishes, exploring innovative culinary concepts, and maintaining the highest standards in all aspects of product and service delivery. DO & CO’s Des Plaines location embodies this adventurous spirit, constantly pushing culinary boundaries and exceeding expectations.

The opportunity available is for an Indian Cuisine Sous Chef who will play a critical role in embracing and exploring culinary inspiration from Indian and Middle Eastern flavors. This position is ideal for a dynamic chef passionate about flavor-forward concepts and bringing fresh ideas to menu development. The Sous Chef will be instrumental in creating vibrant, authentic Indian dishes that highlight rich curries, aromatic biryanis, and sizzling tandoori specialties. The role demands mastery of traditional Indian cooking techniques such as roasting, braising, tempering, and slow simmering, all executed with artistry and precision to build memorable flavor profiles.

This role emphasizes culinary consistency and quality, requiring the Sous Chef to prepare dishes in strict alignment with recipes, portion controls, and presentation standards. They will be responsible for efficient ingredient usage to minimize waste while consistently delivering dishes that meet DO & CO’s high-quality benchmarks. Working in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen environment, the ideal candidate must thrive across multiple kitchen stations, maintaining an organized, polished workstation and adhering rigorously to hygiene and sanitation protocols. Food safety compliance within the Food Safety Management System is paramount, and any concerns or anomalies must be promptly reported. The successful candidate will be an innovative thinker, eager to experiment and refine dishes with creativity and curiosity, contributing to the ongoing evolution of DO & CO’s menu offerings. This full-time position offers a competitive salary range of $60,000 to $90,000 annually, with comprehensive benefits including 401K, medical, dental, and vision coverage. Daily complimentary meals and the chance to participate in prestigious global events further enrich the role. Additionally, the company fosters an inclusive, diverse workplace committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of background. This role is perfect for culinary professionals seeking a vibrant, challenging, and rewarding career path in high-end Indian cuisine within a respected, growth-oriented global organization.
• Minimum 3+ years of experience as a cook specializing in Indian cuisine
• Relevant culinary training or certification preferred
• Ability to thrive in a high-volume, fast-paced kitchen environment
• Strong knowledge of Indian cooking techniques and flavor profiles
• Physical ability to work long hours on foot in varied temperature conditions
• Flexibility to work various shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally and domestically for events
• Commitment to follow food safety and hygiene protocols