Head Chef

Role & responsibilities

Culinary Leadership

• Develop, refine, and execute Endlesss menu (burgers, plated desserts, starters, small plates, and beverages) with a focus on

  gourmet quality, consistency, and innovation

  .
• Maintain Endlesss brand philosophy:

  minimalist, cinematic dining with uncompromising taste and presentation

  .
• Balance creativity with practicalitydesign dishes that are both unique and scalable in Coimbatores dining market.
  

2. Kitchen Operations

• Oversee daily kitchen operations: prep, cooking, plating, quality checks, and timely service.
  
• Standardize recipes and portion sizes to ensure

  consistency, cost control, and customer satisfaction

  .
• Establish and monitor

  kitchen workflows, hygiene standards, and equipment maintenance schedules

  .

3. Team Management

• Recruit, train, and lead the kitchen team (sous chefs, commis, pastry team, dishwashers).
  
• Set performance standards and provide continuous mentoring and skill development.
  
• Foster a

  collaborative, disciplined, and respectful kitchen culture

  in line with Endless’s ethos.

• Guest Experience

• Occasionally interact with guests to understand feedback and align the kitchen experience with customer expectations.
  
• Ensure the

  plating, aroma, and presentation

  reflect Endless’s luxury standards.

Preferred candidate profile

Background & Experience

• 5–10 years of professional culinary experience

  , with at least

  3 years in a leadership/head chef role

  .
• Strong background in

  gourmet burgers, modern European, Italian, and plated desserts

  .
• Experience in

  premium casual / fine-dining cafs or luxury boutique restaurants

  .
• Exposure to both

  kitchen operations

  (costing, team management) and

  culinary innovation

  (seasonal menus, trends).
• Previous experience in setting up a new kitchen or brand is a plus.
  

Skills & Competencies

• Culinary Mastery:

  Proficient in brioche buns, gourmet patties, sauces, small plates, plated desserts, and premium coffee pairings.

• Aesthetic Awareness:

  Ability to plate food with a

  cinematic, minimal, and luxury-driven style

  that matches Endless’s brand identity.

• Leadership:

  Skilled at training, mentoring, and managing a diverse kitchen team while maintaining discipline and respect.

• Financial Acumen:

  Knowledge of food costing, portioning, wastage control, and supplier negotiations.

• Innovation:

  Keen sense of food trends with the ability to adapt them to Coimbatore’s market.

• Communication:

  Professional, clear, and collaborative with management, staff, and occasionally guests.

Personality & Attitude

• Creative yet grounded

  —able to push culinary boundaries while ensuring day-to-day consistency.

• Passionate about food

  with an obsession for detail, presentation, and guest satisfaction.

• Calm under pressure

  in a high-paced kitchen environment.

• Aligned with Endless’s ethos

  : cinematic, old-money inspired, and uncompromising on quality.

• Growth mindset

  —sees Endless not just as a job, but as a long-term brand to build and scale.

Preferred Qualifications

• Formal culinary training (from institutes like IHM, WGSHA Manipal, Le Cordon Bleu, etc.) is desirable but not mandatory if proven with strong portfolio/experience.