Head Chef

About Us:
Not The Curry is a proudly homegrown food brand under KGS Foods, specializing in high-quality, ready-to-eat and ready-to-cook products inspired by authentic South Indian regional cuisines. Our production unit is equipped with a state-of-the-art retort processing facility, and we are on a mission to bring nostalgic, homely flavors to modern kitchens.

Role Overview:
We are looking for a skilled and passionate Chef to lead our kitchen operations and R&D for our growing product line. The ideal candidate must have strong knowledge of South Indian cuisine—especially Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Chettinad styles—and an interest in commercial-scale cooking, food preservation, and recipe standardization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and standardize recipes for ready-to-eat and ready-to-cook products
• Supervise bulk cooking processes in a food-safe, hygienic environment
• Maintain consistency in taste, texture, and quality across batches
• Collaborate with the founder on new product development
• Monitor ingredient usage, minimize waste, and manage kitchen inventory
• Ensure compliance with FSSAI food safety norms and hygiene standards
• Oversee a small team of kitchen staff (if applicable)

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a professional kitchen or food manufacturing setup
• Expertise in traditional South Indian dishes and gravies (Kerala, Chettinad, Tamil Nadu styles)
• Experience with bulk cooking or retort/packaged food production preferred
• Knowledge of food safety, HACCP, and kitchen SOPs
• Passionate, reliable, and willing to work in a startup environment

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Meals and accommodation (if needed)
• Opportunity to grow with an emerging food brand
• Creative freedom in product development

To Apply:
Send your resume and a brief note about your culinary experience to [your email/contact] or call [phone number] for more details.

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Hiring: Full-Time Chef – South Indian Cuisine

Location: Kandanchavadi, Chennai

Not The Curry is looking for an experienced Chef with deep knowledge of South Indian regional cuisines (Kerala, Chettinad, Tamil Nadu) to lead recipe development and bulk cooking for our ready-to-eat food products.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of kitchen experience
• Expertise in traditional South Indian dishes
• Experience with bulk/retort cooking preferred
• Strong hygiene and food safety knowledge

Salary: Based on experience

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹40,000.00 - ₹45,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person