Executive Chef | Leadership & Kitchen Operations
Location: [Chennai] | Full-Time
About the Role
We’re looking for a talented Executive Chef to lead our culinary operations, drive menu innovation, and build a high-performing kitchen team. This role is ideal for a chef who combines creativity with strong operational discipline and is passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead all kitchen operations and culinary execution.
- Design and evolve menus based on guest preferences, seasonality, and business goals.
- Ensure consistent food quality, presentation, and service standards.
- Manage food costs, inventory, purchasing, and kitchen profitability.
- Recruit, train, mentor, and develop kitchen talent.
- Collaborate with management on new concepts, promotions, and business growth initiatives.
- Drive innovation while maintaining operational excellence.
- Ensure compliance with all food safety, hygiene, sanitation, and regulatory requirements.
HACCP & Food Safety
- Ensure full compliance with HACCP, food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards.
- Implement proper food handling, storage, temperature monitoring, labeling, and FIFO/FEFO procedures.
- Conduct regular kitchen audits and corrective actions to ensure compliance.
- Train and develop kitchen teams on HACCP practices and food safety protocols.
What We’re Looking For
- 8+ years of culinary experience, including leadership roles.
- Proven experience as an Executive Chef, Head Chef, or Senior Sous Chef.
- Strong knowledge of menu engineering, food costing, inventory management, and kitchen operations.
- Sound understanding of HACCP, food safety systems, and quality standards.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and team management skills.
- Ability to perform in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
- Passion for culinary excellence, innovation, and guest satisfaction.
Preferred Qualifications
- Culinary degree, diploma, or equivalent professional training.
- HACCP Certification and Food Safety Certification preferred.
- Experience in hospitality, catering, industrial catering, healthcare, or multi-unit food service operations is an advantage.
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to lead and shape culinary operations.
- Competitive compensation and performance-based incentives.
- Career growth within a dynamic and growing organization.
Pay: ₹60,000.00 - ₹85,000.00 per month
Work Location: In person
