QSR Head Chef

Job Summary:

The Head Chef is responsible for overseeing all kitchen operations in a fast-paced QSR environment. This role ensures consistent food quality, efficient service, strict food safety standards, and effective team management while meeting cost, speed, and customer satisfaction targets.

Key Responsibilities:

Kitchen Operations

• Oversee daily kitchen operations to ensure fast, efficient, and high-quality food production
• Ensure all menu items are prepared consistently according to brand recipes and standards
• Maintain speed of service during peak hours without compromising quality

Team Leadership

• Train, supervise, and motivate kitchen staff
• Schedule shifts and manage staff productivity
• Enforce discipline, hygiene, and professional conduct in the kitchen

Food Quality & Safety

• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards
• Monitor food storage, temperature control, and cleanliness
• Conduct regular quality checks on ingredients and finished products

Inventory & Cost Control

• Manage inventory levels, ordering, and stock rotation
• Minimize waste and control food costs
• Coordinate with management on budgeting and cost optimization

Menu & Process Management

• Implement new menu items and promotions as required
• Suggest improvements to recipes, preparation methods, or workflows
• Standardize kitchen procedures for consistency across shifts

Compliance & Reporting

• Follow company policies, health regulations, and audit requirements
• Maintain kitchen records, checklists, and reports

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head Chef, Kitchen Manager, or Senior Cook in a QSR or high-volume kitchen
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Good organizational and time-management skills
• Basic inventory and cost-control knowledge

Preferred Qualifications

• Culinary certification or relevant training
• Experience with branded QSR operations or multi-outlet kitchens
• Familiarity with POS-linked kitchen workflows

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹40,000.00 - ₹50,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Provident Fund

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Cooking: 5 years (Preferred)
• QSR : 5 years (Required)

Location:

• Surat, Gujarat (Required)

Work Location: In person