Executive Chef

Vangard Hospitality is a renowned multi chain restaurants with presence in Mumbai , Pune , Kerala & Bangalore known for its Brand Kerala Cafe serving authentic Kerala cuisine, providing a delightful dining experience with a focus on traditional flavors and warm hospitality.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for managing 2-3 outlets in South Region.
• Visiting outlets on monthly basis and taking reporting of 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Should know south Indian cuisine.
• 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.

Cluster Chef/ Head Chef/ Sous chef/ Jr. Executive Chef Also Can apply for this post.

To know about company please check out www.keralacafe.co

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: ₹50,000.00 - ₹55,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

Expected Start Date: 01/08/2025