Culinary Lead (For Our Microbrewery Segment)

Kimaya Himalayan Beverages LLP, established in November 2018, is a fast-growing corporate and manufacturing entity driven by passion, innovation, and excellence. Our flagship brand Bee Young made history as India’s First Crafted Strong Beer, winning accolades including Gold at the Asia Beer Challenge 2024 and multiple awards at the World Beer Awards. With our first D2C model, Bee Young Brew Garden, we are redefining the craft beverage and dining experience in Delhi NCR with innovation at the heart of everything we do.

Position: Culinary Lead (Multi-Cuisine)

Business Unit: Kimaya Breweries LLP (Microbrewery Segment)

Culinary Lead

If you live to experiment with flavors, thrive in high-energy restaurant and microbrewery setups, and can turn food into storytelling, this is your stage.

Key Responsibilities

·  Lead, mentor, and inspire a high-performing culinary team across multi-cuisine offerings — Indian, Continental, Asian, Mediterranean, and Fusion.

·  Foster a culture of creativity, consistency, and operational excellence, ensuring the kitchen functions seamlessly across all outlets.

· Conduct regular training, workshops, and skill development programs to upskill chefs and kitchen staff, enhancing both efficiency and innovation.

2. Menu Development & Culinary Innovation

· Curate and continuously evolve menus that balance innovation, authenticity, and brand identity, including signature dishes, seasonal offerings, and tasting menus.

· Introduce beer-paired concepts and culinary-beverage collaborations to create unique dining experiences.

· Collaborate with marketing teams to translate culinary creations into engaging guest stories, digital content, and promotional campaigns.

3. Kitchen Operations & Quality Assurance

·  Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations, ensuring smooth workflow, consistent quality, and timely delivery of dishes.

·  Implement and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for food preparation, presentation, hygiene, and safety.

· Monitor and enforce strict compliance with hygiene, safety, and quality standards across all culinary touchpoints.

4. Food Cost Management & Waste Optimization

·  Manage inventory, procurement, and vendor relations to ensure quality ingredients at optimal costs.

·  Track and analyze food and beverage costs, implementing strategies to minimize wastage and maximize efficiency.

·  Maintain a balance between operational cost-effectiveness and premium guest experience, ensuring sustainable profitability.

5. Innovation & Industry Trends

·  Stay updated on global culinary trends, techniques, ingredients, and F&B innovations to keep offerings fresh, competitive, and trend-forward.

·  Experiment with fusion cuisine, plating techniques, and flavor profiles to elevate the brand’s culinary identity.

·  Collaborate with brewers, mixologists, and culinary innovators for research and development of new concepts, beer pairings, and seasonal specials.

6. Brand Events & Experiential Engagement

·   Lead the culinary aspect of brand events, beer festivals, and chef collaborations, ensuring each event delivers a memorable gastronomic experience.

·  Design special menus and curated tasting experiences for on-ground activations, influencer events, and premium guest experiences.

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7. Collaboration & Cross-Functional Integration

·  Work closely with operations, service, and marketing teams to align culinary outputs with guest expectations and brand standards.

·  Coordinate with procurement, F&B operations, and creative teams to ensure seamless execution of menus, events, and campaigns.

Requirements

·     Degree/Diploma in Culinary Arts or Hotel Management.

premium restaurants, gastropubs, or microbrewery kitchens

fusion and modern global cuisines

beer-food pairing menus

·     Dynamic leadership with a hands-on approach and creative mindset.

What We Offer

shape the culinary soul

·      Freedom to innovate, experiment, and set new trends in the beer-led dining space.

·       Exposure to R&D, international collaborations, and industry showcases.

·       Energetic, entrepreneurial work culture with growth opportunities.

·       Staff beer tastings, culinary workshops & immersive brand experiences.

The Final Pour

If your heart beats for flavors that tell stories, if you see the kitchen as a playground for creativity, and if pairing food with craft beer feels more like art than science — then Kimaya is where you belong. Here, we don’t just cook; we create moments that linger, aromas that inspire, and experiences that brew beyond the plate. Join us in shaping the future of craft dining — where every sip, every bite, and every idea celebrates innovation, passion, and culture.

Float your CVs at - priya.bhardwaj@kimayahimalayan.com