WE ARE HIRING | EXECUTIVE CHEF – PRE-OPENING The Kamala Resorts, Sakleshpur | Karnataka

We are looking for an experienced and passionate Executive Chef to join the pre-opening team of The Kamala Resorts, Sakleshpur and lead the complete culinary setup from concept to opening and beyond.

This is a key leadership opportunity for a chef who enjoys building culinary operations from the ground up, creating menus, developing teams and establishing a strong food identity for a destination resort.

THE ROLE The Executive Chef will take complete responsibility for the resort's culinary operations, including:

- Pre-opening kitchen setup and commissioning
- Kitchen equipment & operational planning
- Menu creation and culinary concept development
- Recipe standardization & food costing
- Recruitment and training of the culinary brigade
- Vendor development & local sourcing
- Kitchen SOPs and food-safety systems
- Restaurant, all-day dining & room service operations
- Banquets, weddings & events
- Wellness and healthy dining concepts
- Food cost, inventory & wastage control
- Mock services, soft opening & final opening readiness

CULINARY FOCUS

We are looking for a chef who can create a distinctive resort dining experience with an emphasis on:

Karnataka & Malnad cuisine | South Indian cuisine | Indian cuisine | International cuisine | Local & seasonal produce | Wellness cuisine | Contemporary resort dining

Knowledge of the Sakleshpur/Malnad culinary heritage and local ingredients will be a solid advantage.

IDEAL CANDIDATE





- 10–15 years of culinary experience
- Minimum 3–5 years in an Executive Chef / Executive Sous Chef role
- Proven pre-opening hotel or resort experience preferred
- Luxury hotel/resort experience strongly preferred
- Strong leadership and team-building skills
- Excellent knowledge of food costing and menu engineering
- Strong understanding of food safety and FSSAI requirements
- Experience with banquets, weddings and high-volume operations
- Strong Indian and international culinary knowledge
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Hands-on, creative and commercially driven

⭐ WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for a Chef Leader, not just a Kitchen Manager — someone who can build a culinary team, create a memorable food identity, establish systems and deliver exceptional guest experiences from the very first day.

LOCATION

Sakleshpur, Karnataka

POSITION

Executive Chef – Pre-Opening

COMPENSATION

Competitive package based on experience and suitability for the role.

Interested candidates with relevant pre-opening resort experience are invited to share their updated CV/profile for consideration.

The Kamala Resorts, Sakleshpur

Building a distinctive culinary destination in the heart of the Malnad.

Pay: ₹100,000.00 - ₹125,000.00 per month

Benefits

- Cell phone reimbursement
- Flexible schedule
- Food provided
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

📌 Executive Chef (Sakleshpura)
🏢 The Kamala Resorts
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