Menu Planning and Development: Developing menus that feature a variety of traditional South Indian dishes, including dosas, idlis, vadas, sambar, rasam, curries, chutneys, and desserts. Incorporating seasonal ingredients, regional specialties, and innovative twists on classic recipes. Recipe Creation and Standardization: Creating recipes for South Indian dishes and standardizing cooking techniques, ingredient proportions, and presentation standards to ensure consistency and quality across all dishes. Food Preparation and Cooking: Overseeing food preparation and cooking processes to ensure dishes are prepared according to recipes and quality standards. Directing kitchen staff in proper cooking methods, spice blending, and flavor balancing techniques unique to South Indian cuisine. Ingredient Sourcing and Procurement: Sourcing high-quality, fresh ingredients, spices, and condiments used in South Indian cooking. Establishing relationships with suppliers and vendors to ensure timely delivery and consistent quality of ingredients. Kitchen Management: Managing kitchen operations, including staffing, scheduling, training, and supervision of kitchen staff. Ensuring proper equipment maintenance, sanitation, and compliance with food safety regulations and hygiene standards. Quality Control and Presentation: Monitoring food quality and presentation to ensure dishes meet the restaurant's standards for taste, texture, aroma, and visual appeal. Making adjustments to recipes, cooking techniques, and plating as needed. Menu Engineering and Pricing: Analyzing menu performance, customer preferences, and cost factors to optimize menu offerings and pricing strategies. Identifying popular dishes, seasonal specialties, and high-margin items to maximize profitability. Customer Relations and Feedback: Interacting with customers to understand their preferences, dietary restrictions, and feedback on South Indian dishes. Incorporating customer feedback into menu planning and recipe development processes.