Executive Chef

Pooja’s Food Service (Aavo)

Job Title: Executive Chef

Location: [Your Restaurant/Hotel Name]

Reports To: General Manager / Owner

Job Summary:

We are seeking a passionate and highly skilled Executive Chef to lead our kitchen team and oversee all culinary activities. The Executive Chef will be responsible for designing menus, ensuring the highest quality of food preparation and presentation, maintaining food cost efficiency, and creating an inspiring, organized, and motivated kitchen environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop creative and appealing menus in line with the restaurants brand and customer expectations.

Oversee daily kitchen operations, including food preparation, inventory management, and quality control.

Lead, mentor, and train kitchen staff, promoting a culture of excellence, teamwork, and professionalism.

Ensure all food meets the highest standards of quality, taste, and presentation.

Maintain food cost budgets, minimize waste, and maximize kitchen profitability.

Collaborate with management on new menu items, seasonal changes, and special events.

Ensure strict adherence to health, safety, and hygiene standards in compliance with local laws.

Manage relationships with food suppliers, ensuring high-quality and cost-effective ingredients.

Monitor equipment maintenance and kitchen cleanliness to uphold operational efficiency.

Handle administrative tasks such as scheduling, inventory ordering, and cost analysis.

Requirements:

Proven experience as an Executive Chef or in a senior culinary leadership role.

Degree or diploma in Culinary Arts or related certification preferred.

Deep knowledge of food trends, international cuisines, and modern cooking techniques.

Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

Financial acumen regarding budgeting, food cost control, and labor management.

Creativity and passion for delivering exceptional culinary experiences.

Commitment to continuous improvement.

• Experience

  5 - 8 Years

• No. of Openings

  2

• Education

  Professional Degree

• Role

  Executive Chef

• Industry Type

  Hotel / Restaurant / Hospitality

• Gender

  Male

• Job Country

  India

• Type of Job

  Full Time

• Work Location Type

  Work from Office