Executive Chef

Pre-Opening Culinary Planning

• Conceptualize and develop

  multi-cuisine, fine-dining, casual, banquet, and specialty outlets

  in line with the hotel’s positioning.
• Create detailed

  kitchen layouts

  , equipment specifications, and OS&E requirements in collaboration with the project and design teams.
• Design menus for all outlets, banquets, and in-room dining with attention to guest preferences, innovation, and profitability.
• Recruit and onboard top culinary talent, ensuring a mix of expertise, creativity, and consistency.
• Finalize SOPs, recipe costing, inventory controls, food safety guidelines, and hygiene protocols.

Operational Leadership Post-Opening

• Ensure seamless daily operations across all kitchens, pastry, bakery, butchery, and commissary.
• Maintain exceptional food quality, presentation, and consistency across all service periods and venues.
• Partner with F&B Service and Events teams for flawless execution of high-profile events, weddings, and corporate functions.
• Drive innovation by updating menus periodically, introducing local and seasonal specialties, and experimenting with international trends.

Cost Control & Profitability

• Set and monitor

  food cost targets

  , waste control, and portion management.
• Work closely with procurement to optimize vendor selection, pricing, and quality control.
• Monitor and review kitchen P&L statements, budget variance reports, and contribute to profitability improvements.

Team Building & Training

• Lead, coach, and inspire a culinary team to deliver excellence with consistency.
• Implement training modules on kitchen safety, hygiene, plating techniques, and guest engagement (where applicable).
• Promote a high-performance culture focused on discipline, innovation, respect, and teamwork.

Compliance & Safety

• Ensure full compliance with

  FSSAI, HACCP, ISO 22000

  , and brand food safety standards.
• Conduct regular kitchen audits, food quality checks, and temperature logs.
• Champion kitchen cleanliness, occupational safety, and sustainability practices.