Executive Chef & Head – Research & Development (R&D;)About the Role

Our client is a contemporary vegetarian restaurant brand that brings together Indian culinary wisdom and global inspiration. Our ingredient-led, seasonal and wellness-focused cuisine blends traditional knowledge with modern techniques to create refined, memorable dining experiences.

As we continue to build one of India’s most distinctive vegetarian restaurant brands, we are seeking a visionary culinary leader to drive innovation, inspire excellence and shape the future of our cuisine.

Role OverviewAs the Executive Chef & Head – Research & Development (R&D;), you will be responsible for the overall kitchen leadership at the designated restaurant while driving the brand’s culinary innovation and research & development initiatives. You will create seasonal menus, signature dishes, culinary standards and new concepts that define the brand’s culinary identity, while serving as its culinary ambassador.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead all kitchen operations, ensuring exceptional food quality, consistency, hygiene and guest satisfaction.
- Head the brand’s Research & Development (R&D;), driving continuous menu innovation, seasonal offerings and signature dish development.
- Create globally inspired vegetarian cuisine rooted in Indian ingredients, traditions and culinary philosophy.




- Champion modern cooking techniques, refined presentation and ingredient-led storytelling.
- Develop, document and standardise recipes, plating guides and culinary specifications to ensure consistency and support future scalability.
- Maintain the highest standards of food quality, hygiene, consistency and kitchen discipline.
- Represent the brand through chef collaborations, media engagements, culinary events and brand activations as its culinary ambassador.
- Collaborate closely with the Operations Head to ensure culinary concepts are operationally executable, commercially viable and consistently delivered.

Ideal Candidate
- 8–15 years of leadership experience in premium casual dining or fine dining.
- Strong expertise in multi-cuisine cooking with a deep understanding of Indian culinary traditions.
- Proven experience in menu development, culinary innovation and Research & Development.
- Excellent knowledge of global culinary trends, up-to-date cooking techniques, contemporary plating and seasonal ingredients.
- Passion for vegetarian cuisine and ingredient-led cooking.
- Strong leadership, mentoring, communication and presentation skills.
- Confident public presence with the ability to represent the brand through collaborations, media interactions and culinary events.

📌 Executive Chef & Head R&D – Vegetarian Concept Restaurant (Noida)
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📍 Noida