Cluster Chef

About the Company:

Vangard Hospitality is a renowned multi-chain restaurant group with a strong presence in Mumbai and Pune. The company is known for its flagship brand Kerala Cafe, serving authentic Kerala cuisine and offering guests a delightful dining experience rooted in traditional flavors and warm hospitality.

Position Overview:

The CLuster Chef will be responsible for leading and overseeing culinary operations across outlets located in Kerala, and Bangalore. This role demands strong culinary expertise, leadership, menu innovation, and the ability to maintain consistent food quality and authenticity across all locations.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for managing 2outlets in Kochi and Bangalore
• Visiting outlets on weekly basis and taking reporting of Sous, CDPs and DCDPs
• Reviewing staffing levels to meet service, operational, and financial objectives.
• Interviewing, hiring, and training cooks and other kitchen staff.
• Planning and supervising tasks carried out by the food preparation staff.
• Taking responsibility for the health and safety of the food team.
• Planning food menus and ensuring that the menu is fresh and well presented.
• Keeping abreast of culinary trends and incorporating these into the menu.
• Developing recipes and determining how best to present dishes.
• Ordering food and supplies, such as kitchen equipment, and keeping an updated inventory.
• Dealing with suppliers and checking that the correct equipment has been delivered at the quoted prices.
• Checking regularly that the equipment and work areas are kept spotless.
• Keeping abreast of and complying with the latest health and safety laws and regulations.
• Develop new menu options based on seasonal changes and customer demand.
• Assist with the preparation and planning of meal designs.
• Ensure that kitchen activities operate in a timely manner.
• Resolve customer problems and concerns personally.
• Monitor and record inventory, and if necessary, order new supplies.
• Provide support to junior kitchen employees with various tasks including line cooking, food preparation, and dish plating.
• Recruit and train new kitchen employees to meet restaurant and kitchen standards.
• Create schedules for kitchen employees and evaluate their performance.
• Adhere to and implement sanitation regulations and safety regulations.
• Manage the kitchen team in the executive chef's absence.

Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in culinary science or relevant field. A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role.

• Strong knowledge of cooking methods, kitchen equipment, and best practices.
• Good understanding of MS Office and restaurant software programs.
• Teamwork-oriented with outstanding leadership abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹45,000.00 - ₹55,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Food provided

Application Question(s):

• Will you be able to shift to Pune and relocate yourself ?
• Have you had experince in handling Kerala Cuisine?

Experience:

• total work: 10 years (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 75% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person