Executive Chef

Job Title: Executive Chef - Central Kitchen / Outlets

Location: Bengaluru, India

Company: Popo Ventures – The Pizza Bakery, Paris Panini & Smash Guys

Employment Type: Full-Time

Role Overview:

The role is responsible for end-to-end kitchen operations with a strong focus on food quality, hygiene, cost control, standardization, and team management. The position ensures that all food produced meets brand standards while operating efficiently, safely, and commercially.

Key Responsibilities:

Food Quality & Production

• Take overall responsibility for the quality, consistency, and safety of all food items produced.
• Ensure proper preparation of mise-en-place across all kitchen stations.
• Supervise cooking, thawing, holding, and storage temperatures for all raw and cooked food.
• Continuously improve and refine existing Central Kitchen recipes without compromising brand standards.
• Review outlet feedback regularly and implement corrective actions where required.

Cost Control & Wastage Management

• Control overall food costs while maintaining defined quality and operational standards.
• Monitor usage, consumption, spoilage, and wastage of all food items under supervision.
• Minimise food wastage at every stage of production through process discipline and planning.
• Work closely with Purchasing and Stores teams to optimise sourcing costs and reduce material losses.

Standardization & SOP Compliance

• Ensure strict adherence to all brand SOPs by the kitchen team.
• Develop and implement standard procedures for new tasks, menu changes, or operational conditions.
• Drive kitchen efficiency through better workflows, yield control, and process improvements.

Hygiene, Safety & Maintenance

• Maintain the highest standards of kitchen cleanliness, hygiene, and sanitation at all times.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and sanitation practices across the department.
• Oversee the use of prescribed cleaning chemicals and methods.
• Coordinate pest control activities and ensure preventive measures are followed.
• Coordinate with maintenance teams to ensure all kitchen equipment is functional and well maintained.

Dispatch & Coordination

• Plan and manage timely dispatch of food from the Central Kitchen to outlets.
• Ensure smooth coordination with service and operations teams for order fulfilment and pick-ups.

People Management

• Hire, train, supervise, and develop the Central Kitchen brigade.
• Maintain attendance records and basic workforce documentation.
• Initiate performance evaluations for subordinate staff and support capability development.
• Ensure team members comply with company policies and conduct guidelines.
• Build a motivated, disciplined, and positive kitchen team culture.

The duties and responsibilities outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and may be subject to change as deemed necessary by the Company. Employees are expected to perform any other related duties as assigned by their supervisor or management, which may include additional tasks outside the scope of the primary job functions.

Key Requirements:

· Over 12 years of progressive culinary experience, with at least 3–5 years in a multi-unit or corporate role.

· Prior experience in QSR, casual dining, cloud kitchens, Central kitchens preferred.

· Formal culinary qualification is desirable.

· Strong culinary fundamentals with multi-cuisine exposure.

· Proven experience in recipe standardization and scale-up.

· Commercial acumen with understanding of food cost and margins.

· Training and people development capability.

· High attention to detail and process orientation.

To Apply:

Send your resume and a cover letter to [email protected] with the subject line “Executive Chef Application.”

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹80,000.00 - ₹140,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person