HEAD CHEF – STARBREWS COFFEE SHOP
Position: Head Chef
Department: Kitchen
Specialization: Bakery & Continental Cuisine
Location: Starbrews Coffee Shop, TCI Chowk, Rourkela
Employment Type: Full-Time
Reports To: Management / Owners
About Starbrews
Starbrews is a modern, cozy café focused on good coffee, good food and a welcoming café experience. We are looking for a skilled and responsible Head Chef who can take ownership of the kitchen and maintain consistent food quality, hygiene and presentation.
Job Summary
The Head Chef will be responsible for the complete kitchen operations, with primary responsibility for Bakery, Continental cuisine and café food preparation. The chef should be capable of independently managing kitchen production, maintaining recipes and portion standards, training kitchen staff and ensuring that every dish leaving the kitchen meets Starbrews' quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
1. Food Preparation & Cooking
- Prepare and oversee Continental and café-style dishes.
- Handle bakery production, including breads, desserts, cakes, cookies and other café bakery items as per the menu.
- Ensure food is prepared according to standardized Starbrews recipes.
- Maintain consistency in taste, texture, portion size and presentation.
- Ensure orders are prepared and dispatched within the required service time.
- Develop new dishes and seasonal specials in coordination with management.
2. Kitchen Management
- Take complete ownership of day-to-day kitchen operations.
- Plan daily mise en place and preparation requirements.
- Ensure all ingredients are prepared and available before service.
- Maintain proper storage and organization of food items.
- Follow FIFO (First In, First Out) and proper food-storage practices.
- Monitor food wastage and take steps to minimize it.
- Ensure proper utilization of ingredients and control food costs.
3. Bakery Responsibilities
- Plan daily/weekly bakery production according to expected sales.
- Maintain consistent quality of bakery products.
- Monitor freshness and shelf life of bakery items.
- Maintain proper measurements, recipes and production methods.
- Ensure bakery equipment is used and maintained correctly.
4. Quality & Hygiene
- Maintain high standards of kitchen hygiene, food safety and cleanliness.
- Ensure proper personal hygiene and grooming of all kitchen staff.
- Check the quality and freshness of incoming ingredients.
- Conduct regular checks of stored food and prepared items.
- Prevent contamination, spoilage and pest-related food safety issues.
- Ensure kitchen cleaning and closing procedures are followed every day.
5. Team Management & Training
- Lead and supervise kitchen assistants/helpers.
- Assign daily tasks to kitchen staff.
- Train junior staff on recipes, preparation methods, hygiene and kitchen discipline.
- Ensure staff follow standardized recipes and portion sizes.
- Correct mistakes immediately and provide practical training.
- Maintain a professional and respectful kitchen environment.
6. Inventory & Stock Control
- Monitor daily consumption of kitchen and bakery ingredients.
- Inform the manager about items that need to be purchased.
- Help maintain accurate kitchen stock records.
- Identify slow-moving, excess or frequently wasted ingredients.
- Ensure there is no unnecessary overproduction.
7. Menu Development
- Suggest new Continental dishes, bakery products, desserts and café specials.
- Help management test and standardize new recipes.
- Calculate approximate food cost and portion requirements for new dishes.
- Maintain recipe cards and standardized preparation procedures.
Candidate Requirements
- 2–5+ years of experience as a Chef / Sous Chef / Head Chef, preferably in a café, bakery, restaurant or QSR environment.
- Strong knowledge of Continental cuisine and bakery production.
- Good understanding of food preparation, portion control and kitchen operations.
- Ability to independently manage a small-to-medium café kitchen.
- Knowledge of food hygiene and safety practices.
- Ability to train and manage junior kitchen staff.
- Good communication and team-management skills.
- Must be disciplined, punctual and comfortable working in a fast-paced café environment.
Preferred Skills
- Experience with café-style foods such as pasta, sandwiches, burgers, fries, salads, breakfast items and desserts.
- Knowledge of baking techniques and bakery production.
- Ability to standardize recipes and maintain consistency.
- Creativity in developing new dishes.
- Basic understanding of food costing and wastage control.
What We Expect From Our Head Chef
The Head Chef should think like the owner of the kitchen — not just someone who cooks.
You will be responsible for ensuring:
Right Ingredients → Right Preparation → Right Taste → Right Presentation → Right Hygiene → Right Time
The goal is to make sure that every Starbrews customer receives the same quality of food every time they visit.
Key Performance Areas (KPIs)
- Food quality & consistency
- Bakery quality and freshness
- Order preparation time
- Food wastage control
- Kitchen hygiene
- Recipe & portion adherence
- Inventory control
- Staff training and discipline
- Customer complaints related to food
- New dish development
Working Hours
Full-Time | As per café operational requirements
Salary
₹12,000 – ₹18,000 per month, depending on experience, skill level and interview performance.
Location: Starbrews Coffee Shop, TCI Chowk, Rourkela
To Apply: Candidates may share their CV and previous work experience with the Starbrews management team.
Pay: ₹12,000.00 - ₹18,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Food provided
- Leave encashment
Work Location: In person
