Malho Hospitality
Dehradun, Uttarakhand
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Pay
₹25,000 - ₹30,000 a month depending on your experience and quality of your Food preparation and presentation. Taking ownership of the job you do will decide your payment package.
Job type
Full-time
Full job description
Job Description – CDP Multi Cuisine. Continental, italian, chinese and Indian
Position
CDP Multi Cuisine
Department
Operations / Food & Beverage
Reporting To
Founder / Director / Operations Head
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced and innovative Chef to develop, standardize, and optimize our Quick Service Cafe operations. The chef will be responsible for designing menus, creating standardized recipes, implementing kitchen SOPs, ensuring food quality, improving operational efficiency, and supporting new outlet launch. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in QSR concepts, cloud kitchens, cafés, or fast-food chains.
Key Responsibilities
Menu Development
Design and develop innovative QSR menus.
Create recipes for snacks, burgers, wraps, pizzas, sandwiches, rolls, beverages, desserts, and combo meals.
Develop seasonal and promotional menus.
Ensure menu profitability and customer appeal.
Recipe Standardization
Prepare standardized recipes with precise measurements.
Develop recipe cards with cooking methods and plating guidelines.
Standardize portion sizes and serving specifications.
Ensure consistency across all outlets.
Kitchen Operations
Design efficient kitchen workflows.
Recommend kitchen equipment and layout.
Implement production planning and batch cooking methods.
Improve kitchen productivity and reduce preparation time.
Food Cost & Inventory Management
Conduct food costing for all menu items.
Maintain target food cost percentages.
Recommend cost-effective ingredients without compromising quality.
Minimize wastage through inventory control systems.
SOP Development
Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for:
Food preparation
Food storage
Kitchen hygiene
Cleaning and sanitation
Receiving raw materials
Inventory management
Opening and closing procedures
Quality control
Staff Training
Train chefs and kitchen staff on recipes and SOPs.
Conduct food safety and hygiene training.
Improve productivity and cooking techniques.
Evaluate staff performance and provide coaching.
Quality Assurance
Maintain consistency in taste, quality, and presentation.
Conduct regular kitchen audits.
Ensure compliance with food safety standards.
Address customer feedback related to food quality.
New Outlet Setup
Assist in launching new cafe outlets.
Develop kitchen setup and equipment lists.
Support vendor selection and procurement.
Oversee trial runs and kitchen readiness before launch.
Vendor & Procurement Management
Identify and evaluate food suppliers.
Standardize approved ingredients and vendors.
Ensure quality and consistency of raw materials.
Compliance
Ensure compliance with food safety regulations.
Support implementation of hygiene and sanitation standards.
Maintain required operational documentation.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Hotel Management, Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, or a related field.
Professional culinary certifications are an advantage.
Experience
5–10 years of experience in Quick Service Restaurants, cafés, cloud kitchens, or fast-food chains.
Experience in menu engineering and kitchen setup.
Proven experience in SOP implementation and food cost management.
Experience in launching new restaurant outlets is preferred.
Required Skills
QSR kitchen operations / cafe/ cloud Kitchen/ restaurant kitchen operations
Menu engineering
Recipe development
Food costing and inventory control
Kitchen planning and workflow optimization
Food safety and hygiene standards
Staff training and leadership
Vendor management
Quality assurance
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and project management abilities
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Food cost maintained within target percentage.
Recipe consistency.
Reduction in food wastage.
Successful implementation of SOPs.
Timely completion of new outlet launch.
Improved kitchen productivity.
Positive customer feedback on food quality.
Staff training completion and competency levels.
Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Food provided
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
