Head Chef
- Culinary Cosmic
- 8 - 13 years
- Ghaziabad
- 3 months ago
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Job Description
We are launching a thoughtfully curated gourmet North Indian cloud kitchen that celebrates regional recipes, clean cooking. We're looking for a passionate Head Chef to lead the culinary operations, craft exceptional recipes, and uphold high standards of taste, hygiene, and consistency.
Key Responsibilities:1. Menu Development & Culinary Leadership
Develop standard recipes and plating guides with exact portion control, cook times, and ingredient specs
Innovate seasonal, festive, and limited-time menus (e.g., Winter Sarson Special, Summer Mango Thali)
2. Kitchen Operations
Lead all back-of-house kitchen activities prep, cooking, quality checks, and timely delivery readiness
Maintain 1520 minute dispatch turnaround in peak hours without compromising quality
Create an efficient mise-en-place system for gravies, marinades, and tandoori preps
3. Team Management & Training
Hire, train, and mentor junior chefs, helpers, and kitchen staff
Establish strong SOPs and hygiene standards (FSSAI aligned)
Conduct regular tastings, upskilling, and motivation for team excellence
4. Quality, Hygiene & Safety
Ensure 100% adherence to FSSAI norms, food safety, and HACCP where applicable
Supervise inventory rotation, raw material inspection, and kitchen sanitation
Conduct daily closing checks and quality audits
5. Cost, Inventory & Vendor Coordination
Control food cost and wastage through efficient stock management
Maintain par levels and weekly procurement plans
Work with the founder or operations head to identify premium ingredient vendors (organic produce, cold-pressed oils, etc.)
6. Collaboration with Brand & Marketing
Help shape dish storytelling: provide cultural or personal backstories for key items
Participate in social media content shoots (e.g., plating videos, behind-the-scenes)
Contribute ideas for limited-edition menus, chefs picks, or festival specials
Desired Qualifications & Skills:
5+ years of experience in North Indian kitchens (preferably fine dining or premium delivery formats)
Prior experience as Head Chef or Senior CDP in cloud kitchen or restaurant setup
Deep knowledge of North Indian gravies, breads, tandoori, and festive foods
Familiarity with clean cooking principles less oil, natural thickening, home-style prep
Strong leadership, multi-tasking, and training skills
Basic knowledge of costing, vendor management, and inventory tools
Creativity + discipline: ability to innovate, yet run a tight kitchen ship
Bonus Points For:
Exposure to regional cuisines like Awadhi, Rajasthani, or Kashmiri
Experience working in gourmet, boutique, or story-led food brands
Passion for food styling, food science, or storytelling
What We Offer:
Competitive Salary + Performance Bonus
Opportunity to be part of an emerging premium Indian food brand
Creative freedom and a collaborative founder-led culture
Brand visibility: your dishes and name will be featured across digital & print
Scope for long-term role expansion as we grow into retail, events & storytelling-led experiences
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: 25,000.00 - 45,000.00 per month
Work Location: In person
Job Classification
Industry: Hotels & RestaurantsFunctional Area / Department: Food, Beverage & HospitalityRole Category: Kitchen / F&B ProductionRole: Executive Sous Chef / Chef De CuisineEmployement Type: Full timeContact Details:
Company: CulinarycosmicLocation(s): Ghaziabad
Keyskills: Food Preparation Indian Cuisine Cooking Menu Planning
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