Head Chef

Job description

We are launching a thoughtfully curated gourmet North Indian cloud kitchen that celebrates regional recipes, clean cooking. We're looking for a passionate Head Chef to lead the culinary operations, craft exceptional recipes, and uphold high standards of taste, hygiene, and consistency.

Key Responsibilities:1. Menu Development & Culinary Leadership

Develop standard recipes and plating guides with exact portion control, cook times, and ingredient specs

Innovate seasonal, festive, and limited-time menus (e.g., Winter Sarson Special, Summer Mango Thali)

2. Kitchen Operations

Lead all back-of-house kitchen activities prep, cooking, quality checks, and timely delivery readiness

Maintain 1520 minute dispatch turnaround in peak hours without compromising quality

Create an efficient mise-en-place system for gravies, marinades, and tandoori preps

3. Team Management & Training

Hire, train, and mentor junior chefs, helpers, and kitchen staff

Establish strong SOPs and hygiene standards (FSSAI aligned)
Quality, Hygiene & Safety

• Establish strong SOPs and hygiene standards (FSSAI aligned)
• Conduct regular tastings, upskilling, and motivation for team excellence
• Ensure 100% adherence to FSSAI norms, food safety, and HACCP where applicable
• Supervise inventory rotation, raw material inspection, and kitchen sanitation
• Conduct daily closing checks and quality audits

5. Cost, Inventory & Vendor Coordination

• Control food cost and wastage through efficient stock management
• Maintain par levels and weekly procurement plans
• Work with the founder or operations head to identify premium ingredient vendors (organic produce, cold-pressed oils, etc.)

6. Collaboration with Brand & Marketing

• Help shape dish storytelling: provide cultural or personal backstories for key items
• Participate in social media content shoots (e.g., plating videos, behind-the-scenes)
• Contribute ideas for limited-edition menus, chef’s picks, or festival specials

Desired Qualifications & Skills:

• 5+ years of experience in North Indian kitchens (preferably fine dining or premium delivery formats)
• Prior experience as Head Chef or Senior CDP in cloud kitchen or restaurant setup
• Deep knowledge of North Indian gravies, breads, tandoori, and festive foods
• Familiarity with clean cooking principles — less oil, natural thickening, home-style prep
• Strong leadership, multi-tasking, and training skills
• Basic knowledge of costing, vendor management, and inventory tools
• Creativity + discipline: ability to innovate, yet run a tight kitchen ship

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹32,357.99 - ₹50,000.00 per month

Supplemental Pay:

• Performance bonus

Work Location: In person

Expected Start Date: 27/06/2025