Sous Chef

Sous Chef – Tasty Caterers

Job Categories: Hotel & Tourism, Management, Private Jobs

Job Overview

Tasty Caterers is seeking an experienced and dynamic Sous Chef to join its culinary team in Colombo 05.

The selected candidate will support the Executive Chef in managing daily kitchen operations across restaurant and catering divisions, while ensuring food quality, presentation, cost control and food safety standards.

Position Details

Job Title: Sous Chef
Company: Tasty Caterers
Job Location: Colombo, Sri Lanka
Work Location: Colombo 05
Employment Type: Full-Time
Preferred Gender: Male
Preferred Age: 25–40 years
Job Category: Hotel & Tourism, Management, Private Jobs

Tasty Caterers’ official website confirms its main location at No. 88, Fife Road, Colombo 05, Sri Lanka, placing this vacancy in Colombo District, Sri Lanka.

Company Overview

Tasty Caterers is an established Sri Lankan outdoor catering and restaurant business with more than four decades of experience in the culinary and hospitality industry.

The company provides catering services for weddings, corporate events, parties and other functions, while also operating cafés and restaurants in Colombo. Its stated focus is on quality food, customer satisfaction and memorable dining experiences.

Qualifications & Experience

Applicants should meet the following requirements:

• Minimum 5+ years of culinary experience.
• At least 2 years of experience as a Sous Chef or in a similar role.
• Experience in large-scale catering companies, hotels, restaurants or banquet operations is essential.
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Sri Lankan cuisine
  • Western cuisine
  • Chinese cuisine
  • International cuisine
• Sound understanding of food costing, inventory control and purchasing.
• Ability to lead and manage kitchen teams effectively.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Willingness to work weekends, public holidays and extended hours when required.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef in managing daily kitchen operations across restaurant and catering divisions.
• Supervise, train and motivate kitchen staff to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.
• Plan and coordinate food production schedules for large-scale catering events.
• Ensure consistent food quality, presentation and portion control.
• Ensure compliance with food safety standards.
• Monitor food costs, inventory, wastage and kitchen productivity.
• Coordinate with Procurement and Stores teams regarding purchasing and stock management.
• Support menu planning and recipe standardization.
• Assist with new product and menu development.
• Ensure efficient kitchen operations during busy service periods and large catering events.
• Maintain high standards of kitchen organization, hygiene and food preparation.

Required Skills

• Strong culinary and food preparation skills
• Knowledge of Sri Lankan, Western, Chinese and international cuisines
• Kitchen team leadership and supervision
• Food costing and portion control
• Inventory and stock management
• Purchasing and procurement coordination
• Menu planning and recipe standardization
• Food safety and hygiene knowledge
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to work effectively under pressure
• Ability to manage large-scale catering operations

Salary & Benefits

The vacancy advertisement does not specify a fixed salary or detailed remuneration package.

Additional advantages and career opportunities include:

• Experience managing large weddings, outdoor catering events, banquets and high-volume restaurant kitchens will be an advantage.
• International hotel or cruise liner experience will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge of kitchen costing systems and ERP software will be an advantage.
• Professional Culinary Qualifications such as NVQ, City & Guilds, CTH or equivalent will be an added advantage.
• Experience in staff training and kitchen development.
• Opportunities for learning and professional growth.
• Dynamic and supportive work environment.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should send their updated CV within 14 days of the advertisement to either of the following email addresses:

Email: careers@tastycaterers.lk
Email: kanthijayamaha@gmail.com

Important Notes

• Minimum 5+ years of culinary experience is required.
• At least 2 years of Sous Chef or similar experience is required.
• Experience in large-scale catering, hotels, restaurants or banquet operations is essential.
• Candidates should have strong knowledge of Sri Lankan, Western, Chinese and international cuisines.
• Knowledge of food costing, inventory control and purchasing is required.
• Male candidates are preferred.
• Preferred age range is 25–40 years.
• Candidates should be willing to work weekends, public holidays and extended hours when required.
• Professional culinary qualifications will be an added advantage.
• International hotel or cruise liner experience will be an added advantage.
• Applications should be submitted within 14 days of the advertisement.