We are looking for a creative, detail-driven chef to lead menu innovation and recipe development, helping shape the food and beverage identity of our cafe subsidiary.
- The Role
The Chef will develop new dishes, drinks, and seasonal menus while ensuring everything we serve is consistent, cost-effective, and scalable for daily café operations.
- Responsibilities :
• Design and test new menu items (food and beverage), from concept to final recipe
• Standardize recipes with precise measurements, plating guides, and prep instructions for consistency across shifts
• Source and evaluate ingredients, including seasonal and local options
• Calculate food costs and portion sizes to keep current items profitable
• Run tasting sessions and incorporate feedback from staff and customers
• Ensure new items meet food safety standards and can be executed efficiently in a café-paced kitchen
• Train kitchen staff on new recipes and techniques
• Stay current on food trends and adapt them to the cafe’s style and audience
• Collaborate with ownership/management on seasonal menu rotations and specials
- Qualifications :
• 5+ years of professional kitchen experience, with prior R&D;, sous chef, or head chef experience preferred
• Education: Diploma or degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, or Food Science (Bachelor’s preferred); certification from a recognized culinary institute is a strong plus
• Strong understanding of flavor pairing, plating, and menu design
• Experience with recipe costing and portion control
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced café environment (not just fine dining)
• Food safety certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Excellent organization and communication skills
• Passion for experimentation balanced with practicality — dishes need to work for volume, speed, and cost
- Nice to Have :
• Experience with coffee/beverage program development
• Background in baking or pastry
• Previously worked with Clean/ Minimally processed ingredients
IMPORTANT
• Please apply only if you are located in/ or willing to move to Raipur and have the relevant experience.
📌 Head Chef (India)
🏢 Mosh Varaya Infrastructure
📍 India
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