HEAD CHEF – JOB DESCRIPTION
Company: The House of Makeba
Department: Food Production / Kitchen
Position: Head Chef
Location: Ahmedabad & Surat, Gujarat
Employment Type: Full-Time
Job Summary
The House of Makeba is looking for an experienced and passionate Head Chef to lead our kitchen operations and maintain high standards of food quality, presentation, hygiene, consistency, and guest satisfaction.
The ideal candidate must have hands-on experience working in a Fine-Dining Restaurant kitchen in Ahmedabad and should have strong knowledge of kitchen management, menu planning, food costing, team handling, and quality control.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the complete kitchen team and day-to-day kitchen operations.
- Maintain fine-dining standards of food quality, taste, presentation, and consistency.
- Plan menus and develop new dishes in line with the restaurant's concept.
- Ensure all dishes are prepared according to standardized recipes and portion controls.
- Manage food costing, inventory, wastage, and portion control.
- Ensure proper storage, FIFO/FEFO, and freshness of all food products.
- Maintain strict food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards.
- Train, supervise, and develop chefs, commis, kitchen helpers, and other kitchen staff.
- Prepare kitchen rosters and effectively manage manpower.
- Coordinate with Purchase, Store, F&B Service, and Management teams.
- Monitor kitchen performance during peak hours and ensure timely food dispatch.
- Handle food-related guest feedback and take corrective action.
- Conduct regular kitchen inspections and ensure SOP compliance.
- Maintain kitchen equipment and coordinate for repairs and maintenance.
- Assist in menu costing, new menu development, promotions, and special events.
- Control food wastage and implement cost-saving measures without compromising quality.
- Ensure discipline, grooming, cleanliness, and professional conduct within the kitchen team.
Mandatory Requirements
- Minimum 5–8 years of relevant culinary experience.
- Must have prior experience working in a Fine-Dining Restaurant kitchen.
- Fine-Dining Restaurant experience in Ahmedabad is mandatory.
- Strong knowledge of fine-dining food preparation, plating, presentation, and kitchen standards.
- Proven experience in handling and leading a professional kitchen team.
- Good understanding of food costing, inventory management, and kitchen profitability.
- Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and sanitation.
- Must have their own two-wheeler/four-wheeler for commuting to and from the workplace.
- Should be comfortable working flexible hours, weekends, and during special events.
- Candidates currently working or having recently worked in reputed fine-dining restaurants in Ahmedabad will be preferred.
Required Skills
- Fine-Dining Kitchen Operations
- Menu Planning & Development
- Food Costing & Portion Control
- Kitchen Team Management
- Food Safety & Hygiene
- Inventory & Wastage Control
- Recipe Standardization
- Plating & Presentation
- Staff Training & Development
- Leadership & Decision Making
- Problem Solving
- Kitchen SOP Implementation
Qualification
- Diploma/Degree in Culinary Arts, Hotel Management, or equivalent qualification.
- Relevant professional culinary certification will be an added advantage.
- For the experience can also apply (execptional )
Candidate Profile
We are looking for a professional, disciplined, creative, and result-oriented Head Chef who understands the standards of fine-dining operations and can independently manage a kitchen team while maintaining consistency, quality, presentation, and cost efficiency.
Preference: Candidates with strong Fine-Dining Restaurant experience specifically in Ahmedabad and a proven track record of managing professional restaurant kitchens.
Pay: ₹30,000.00 - ₹45,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Food provided
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
