Job Description Role Summary
n The Chef Manager will be responsible for end-to-end kitchen operations at Food Whisperer, ensuring consistent food quality, cost control, hygiene compliance, and team management. The role combines hands-on cooking expertise with strong operational and people-management skills to support scaling and daily efficiency.
n Key Responsibilities
n Kitchen Operations & Food Quality
n n Plan, prepare, and oversee daily kitchen production as per Food Whisperer standards
n Ensure consistency in taste, presentation, portioning, and plating
n Develop, standardize, and update recipes, SOPs, and kitchen processes
n Monitor food quality during prep, service, and dispatch
n n Cost Control & Inventory
n n Manage food cost, wastage control, and yield optimization
n Plan procurement, vendor coordination, and raw material forecasting
n Maintain inventory, stock rotation (FIFO), and daily consumption reports
n Support menu costing and margin improvement initiatives
n n Team Management
n n Lead, train, and supervise chefs, commis, and kitchen staff
n Prepare duty rosters, manage attendance, and ensure adequate staffing
n Conduct on-the-job training and skill development
n Maintain discipline, motivation, and a high-performance kitchen culture
n n Hygiene, Safety & Compliance
n n Ensure strict adherence to FSSAI, food safety,



and hygiene standards
n Maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and pest-control practices
n Conduct regular audits and corrective actions
n Ensure compliance with local health and safety regulations
n n Coordination & Reporting
n n Coordinate with operations, procurement, and service teams
n Handle customer feedback related to food quality and take corrective action
n Prepare daily/weekly kitchen MIS reports (food cost, wastage, manpower)
n Support new outlet launches, menu trials, and pilot projects
n n Desired Candidate Profile
n n Diploma / Degree in Hotel Management or Culinary Arts preferred
n 6–10 years of kitchen experience, with at least 2–3 years in a managerial role
n Experience in QSR, cloud kitchen, casual dining, or central kitchen operations
n Solid knowledge of Indian & international cuisines (as relevant to the brand)
n Good understanding of food costing, inventory, and SOP-driven kitchens
n Leadership mindset with hands-on approach
n n Key Skills & Competencies
n n Kitchen operations & team leadership
n Food costing & inventory control
n SOP & process orientation
n Hygiene & compliance management
n Time management and multitasking
n Strong communication & problem-solving skills
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📌 Chef Manager (Bengaluru)
🏢 Food Whisperer
📍 Bengaluru