Head Chef/Kitchen Manager

We’re looking for a highly skilled and creative Head Chef to lead our kitchen operations, elevate menu innovation, and deliver world-class dining experiences.

Key Responsibilities (Point-Wise)

• Oversee daily kitchen operations across all sections (hot, cold, bakery, pantry).
• Ensure consistent food quality, taste, presentation, and portion control.
• Develop and innovate menus, signature dishes, and seasonal specials.
• Standardize recipes and maintain detailed SOPs for all dishes.
• Conduct regular food tastings and quality checks.
• Maintain HACCP standards and ensure strict food safety compliance.
• Ensure proper storage, FIFO, labeling, and temperature management.
• Monitor and control food cost, wastage, and variance within limits.
• Review daily consumption, stock levels, and raise purchase requisitions.
• Coordinate with procurement and vendors for quality raw materials.
• Prepare duty rosters and assign kitchen tasks for smooth workflow.
• Train, supervise, and evaluate chefs, CDPs, DCDPs, and commis.
• Promote a disciplined, hygienic, and efficient kitchen environment.
• Collaborate with F&B and Service teams for seamless operations.
• Interact with guests for feedback, special requests, and culinary recommendations.
• Plan and execute menus for events, festivals, and themed nights.
• Ensure readiness for internal and external hygiene audits.
• Handle operational challenges and take quick decisions during peak hours.

Key Skills Required

• Strong expertise in multi-cuisine fine-dining culinary techniques.
• Menu engineering, food costing, and yield management proficiency.
• Deep understanding of HACCP standards and kitchen hygiene protocols.
• High creativity in dish design, plating, and menu innovation.
• Ability to handle high-pressure, high-volume operations.
• Strong communication, Leadership and coordination abilities.
• Knowledge of inventory control, stock management, and vendor sourcing.
• Problem-solving, decision-making, and crisis management skills.
• Attention to detail with a focus on quality and consistency.
• Ability to train, mentor, and build a high-performance kitchen team.
• Time management and multitasking capability.
• Strong knowledge of kitchen equipment, machinery, and safety procedures.

Eligibility Requirement

• Only candidates with proven experience in 5-star hotels or luxury fine-dining restaurants will be considered.
• Must demonstrate strong culinary leadership, advanced skills, and the ability to manage high-performance kitchen operations.
• Increments and growth are strictly performance-based, evaluated through food cost control, variance matrix, wastage management, and overall kitchen efficiency.

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹45,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Cell phone reimbursement
• Food provided

Work Location: In person