At Barke and Brew, we pride ourselves on serving exceptional handcrafted food, specialty coffees, and memorable dining experiences.
We are looking for a passionate, creative, and experienced Head Chef to lead our kitchen team, design delicious menu offerings, and maintain the highest standards of culinary quality and kitchen operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Menu Development & Innovation: Design, test, and execute creative cafe items (breakfast dishes, gourmet sandwiches, bakery/bakes, small plates, and specials) that pair seamlessly with our brew menu.
- Kitchen Leadership: Supervise, train, and mentor line cooks and kitchen staff to ensure consistency, efficient prep, and smooth line execution during peak hours.
- Quality & Presentation Control: Ensure every dish leaving the kitchen meets top standards in quality, portion control, taste, and presentation.
- Inventory & Cost Management: Oversee food ordering, inventory control, vendor relationships, and ingredient usage to minimize wastage and maintain food cost margins.
- Hygiene & Safety Compliance: Enforce strict health, hygiene, and food safety standards (HACCP/FSSAI) across all food preparation and storage areas.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Experience: 3+ years of experience as a Head Chef, Sous Chef, or Senior Line Chef in a fast-paced cafe, bistro, or restaurant environment.
- Culinary Expertise: Strong culinary skill set with a deep understanding of cafe fare, plating techniques, and current food trends.
- Leadership Skills: Proven ability to manage kitchen operations under pressure and lead a team with a positive attitude.
- Operations Knowledge: Basic understanding of kitchen budget management, stock control, and food hygiene rules. Flexibility: Willingness to work weekends, holidays, and peak cafe hours as needed.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary package based on experience
- Performance-based incentives Staff meals and coffee perks
- A supportive, creative, and dynamic work culture
- Opportunity to shape the culinary direction of a growing brand
Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹40,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
