Head Halwai / Master Mithai Chef

Job Title: Head Halwai / Master Mithai Chef

Location: Raipur, Chhattisgarh | Full-Time
Food & Accommodation: Provided
Salary: Competitive & Based on Experience

Role Summary

We are hiring an expert Head Halwai skilled in Traditional, Modern, Fusion, Festival, Premium and Sugar-Free sweets, as well as Namkeen and Chaat items.
The person must be able to lead production, maintain taste consistency, innovate new products, and manage kitchen operations efficiently.

Key Responsibilities1. Complete Sweets Production (Traditional + Modern + Boutique)

Must be able to prepare:

• Milk & Khoya Sweets: Rasgulla, Rasmalai, Rabdi, Barfi, Peda, Kalakand, Cham Cham, Sandesh, Basundi
• Desi Ghee & Besan/Groundnut Based: Motichur Laddu, Besan Laddu, Mysore Pak, Mohanthal, Halwas
• Dry Fruit & Premium Sweets: Kaju Katli, Kaju Roll, Dry Fruit Laddu, Anjeer Rolls, Badam Pista sweets
• Festival & Regional Specialties: Gujiya, Ghevar, Balushahi, Imarti, Malpua, Chhena-based sweets
• Boutique / Fusion / Modern Mithai: Chocolate mithai varieties, fusion laddus, baked mithai, gifting assortments

**2. Sugar-Free / Diabetic-Friendly / Health-Conscious Sweets

Must be able to use:

• Stevia, Jaggery, Brown Sugar, Coconut Sugar, Dates Paste, Palm Jaggery
• To create
• low-calorie and natural-sweetness mithai
• , maintaining
• taste, texture & shelf-life
• .

3. Namkeen & Snack Production

• Samosa, Kachori, Dhokla, Khasta, Mathri
• Sev, Bhujia, Chiwda mixes, Moong Dal, Masala Namkeen
• Premium roasted namkeen blends (optional)

4. Chaat & Street Food

• Pani Puri, Dahi Puri, Sev Puri, Bhel, Raj Kachori
• Aloo Tikki, Chole Tikki
• Pav Bhaji, Vada Pav (optional)

5. Kitchen & Team Leadership

• Assign work to junior halwais & helpers
• Train staff to maintain standard recipes
• Ensure clean, hygienic, FSSAI-compliant kitchen

6. Inventory & Cost Control

• Manage milk, khoya, dry fruits, spices, flour, gas usage efficiently
• Monitor wastage & maintain food cost targets

7. Menu Innovation

• Create new trending sweets, festival gift boxes, seasonal specials
• Maintain presentation & product shelf-life quality

Required Experience & Profile

• 7–15+ years professional experience in mithai / halwai kitchens
• Must be able to work independently & lead a team
• Expertise in both traditional & modern sweets + sugar-free sweets
• Experience in namkeen & chaat is mandatory
• Willing to relocate to Raipur, Chhattisgarh

Benefits

• Good Salary (based on skill level)
• Food + Accommodation provided
• Performance bonuses during festivals (based on results)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹10,369.11 - ₹40,637.82 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Raipur, Chhattisgarh: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:

• halwai: 10 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person