JOB DESCRIPTION

Head Chef | Experience: 10+ Years | Salary: Up to ₹1,00,000/Month

Company

Shri Govindam Sewa Private Limited (Chai Govindam)

Location

Raipur, Chhattisgarh

Role Type

Full-Time | On-site

Reporting To

Founder / Director

About the Role

Chai Govindam is looking for an experienced and passionate Head Chef to lead our kitchen operations. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in managing high-volume restaurant kitchens, developing innovative menus, maintaining exceptional food quality, and building high-performing culinary teams. The Head Chef will be responsible for ensuring operational excellence, food safety, cost control, and delivering an outstanding dining experience across all kitchen operations. (Indeed)

Key Responsibilities Kitchen Operations

- Lead and supervise the complete kitchen operations.
- Ensure smooth daily food production and timely service.
- Maintain consistency in taste, presentation, and portion sizes.
- Monitor food quality before every dish is served.

Menu Development

- Design and introduce innovative food menus.
- Develop seasonal and promotional dishes.
- Standardize recipes and cooking procedures.
- Conduct food trials and menu engineering.

Team Leadership

- Recruit, train, mentor, and supervise kitchen staff.
- Conduct regular performance evaluations.
- Build a disciplined and motivated kitchen team.
- Plan staff schedules and manpower allocation.

Food Cost & Inventory Management

- Monitor food cost and kitchen profitability.
- Control wastage and optimize inventory.
- Coordinate with vendors for procurement.
- Maintain stock levels and ensure timely ordering.

Hygiene & Compliance





- Ensure compliance with FSSAI standards and food safety regulations.
- Maintain kitchen cleanliness and sanitation.
- Conduct regular hygiene inspections.
- Ensure proper food storage and handling procedures.

Process Improvement

- Develop and implement Kitchen SOPs.
- Improve workflow and operational efficiency.
- Monitor customer feedback and implement improvements.
- Introduce best practices for quality and productivity.

Required Qualifications

- Diploma/Degree in Hotel Management or Culinary Arts.
- Minimum 10 years of experience as Head Chef / Executive Chef in QSR, Café, Restaurant, or Hospitality Industry.
- Expertise in Indian, Continental, Chinese, Fast Food, and Café cuisine.
- Solid leadership and people management skills.
- Excellent knowledge of food costing, inventory management, and kitchen operations.
- Thorough understanding of food safety and hygiene standards. (Indeed)

Key Skills

- Kitchen Management
- Menu Planning & Development
- Food Cost Control
- Inventory Management
- Team Leadership
- Vendor Management
- SOP Implementation
- Quality Assurance
- Time Management
- Problem Solving
- Communication Skills

What We Offer

- Salary Up to ₹1,00,000 per month (Based on experience & performance)
- Career growth opportunities
- Leadership role in a rapidly growing restaurant brand
- Professional and collaborative work environment
- Performance-based incentives

Work Location

Raipur, Chhattisgarh

Experience Required: 10+ Years

Salary: Up to ₹1,00,000 per month

Pay: ₹50,000.00 - ₹100,000.00 per month

Benefits:

- Cell phone reimbursement
- Flexible schedule
- Food provided
- Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

📌 HEAD CHEF (India)
🏢 Chai Govindam
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