Executive Chef

Job Title: Executive Chef

Location: Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad

Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly experienced and creative Executive Chef to lead our kitchen operations at our upscale restaurant located in Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad. The ideal candidate should have strong culinary expertise, menu innovation skills, leadership abilities, and hands-on experience in managing a premium F&B setup.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead complete kitchen operations, ensuring high standards of food quality, taste, and presentation

• Develop innovative menus, including seasonal & specials, considering local & global culinary trends

• Oversee food preparation, cooking, and plating to maintain consistency

• Maintain inventory of food supplies, manage vendor relationships, and ensure cost control

• Ensure compliance with hygiene, safety, and sanitation standards (FSSAI norms)

• Train, mentor, and supervise kitchen staff, promoting a culture of discipline and teamwork

• Coordinate with Restaurant Manager & service team for smooth operations

• Control food cost, minimize waste, and optimize operating expenses

• Evaluate guest feedback and maintain high levels of customer satisfaction

• Create SOPs for operations, portioning, storage, and kitchen workflow

Requirements:

• Minimum 6–10 years of experience in the culinary field, with at least 3+ years as an Executive Chef / Sous Chef in a premium restaurant, hotel, or cloud kitchen

• Strong knowledge of Indian, Continental, Asian, and Fusion cuisines (any specific cuisine expertise is a plus)

• Proven experience in menu design & kitchen management

• Strong leadership & team management skills

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment

• Familiarity with kitchen budgets, food costing, and inventory management

• Must be updated with global food trends, plating standards & modern techniques

• Certificate/Diploma in Culinary Arts preferred (but not mandatory if experience is strong)

Key Skills:

• Culinary Innovation

• Menu Engineering & Food Costing

• Kitchen Operations Management

• Inventory & Vendor Management

• Hygiene & Safety Compliance

• Staff Training & Leadership

• Quality Control & Guest Satisfaction

Salary: Competitive (Based on experience and skillset)

Joining: Immediate / Within 30 Days