Head Chef/Supervisor (Mumbai)

A Head Chef Manager directs all culinary operations and manages the kitchen staff. They are responsible for menu creation, food quality, budget control, and maintaining strict hygiene and safety standards. This hands-on role balances culinary creativity with operational and administrative leadership. Key Responsibilities
- Culinary Excellence & Menu Planning: Design innovative menus, establish Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for recipes, and ensure every dish meets quality and presentation standards before it leaves the kitchen.
- Team Leadership: Recruit, train, and supervise the kitchen brigade. This includes scheduling shifts, conducting performance reviews, and fostering a high-performance, collaborative culture.
- Inventory & Cost Control: Oversee procurement, manage vendor relationships, and monitor inventory levels using stock rotation methods like FIFO. Responsible for controlling food waste and maximizing profit margins.
- Compliance & Hygiene: Ensure strict adherence to food safety, sanitation, and hygiene regulations (such as local FSSAI compliance in India), and maintain a clean and hazard-free workspace.
- Operations & Guest Relations: Monitor daily kitchen workflows to ensure fast and efficient service. Address customer feedback and adjust menu offerings to match dining trends. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6] Qualifications & Requirements
- Education: Degree or Diploma in Culinary Arts or Hotel Management.
- Experience: Typically requires 5 to 10 years of professional culinary experience, including 2 to 3 years in a senior managerial or head chef role.
- Certifications: Valid food safety and sanitation certifications are required. [1, 2] Core Skills Pay: ₹30,000.00
- ₹35,000.00 per month Advantages:
- Food provided Work Location: In person Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.in/job/4lo6cv