Job DescriptionRole Summary
nThe 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.
nKey Responsibilities
nKitchen Operations & Food Quality
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- Plan, prepare, and oversee daily kitchen production as per Food Whisperer standardsn
- Ensure consistency in taste, presentation, portioning, and platingn
- Develop, standardize, and update recipes, SOPs, and kitchen processesn
- Monitor food quality during prep, service, and dispatchn

nCost Control & Inventory
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- Manage food cost, wastage control, and yield optimizationn
- Plan procurement, vendor coordination, and raw material forecastingn
- Maintain inventory, stock rotation (FIFO), and daily consumption reportsn
- Support menu costing and margin improvement initiativesn

nTeam Management
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- Lead, train, and supervise chefs, commis,



and kitchen staffn
- Prepare duty rosters, manage attendance, and ensure adequate staffingn
- Conduct on-the-job training and skill developmentn
- Maintain discipline, motivation, and a high-performance kitchen culturen

nHygiene, Safety & Compliance
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- Ensure strict adherence to FSSAI, food safety, and hygiene standardsn
- Maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and pest-control practicesn
- Conduct regular audits and corrective actionsn
- Ensure compliance with local health and safety regulationsn

nCoordination & Reporting
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- Coordinate with operations, procurement, and service teamsn
- Handle customer feedback related to food quality and take corrective actionn
- Prepare daily/weekly kitchen MIS reports (food cost, wastage, manpower)n
- Support recent outlet launches, menu trials, and pilot projectsn

nDesired Candidate Profile
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- Diploma / Degree in Hotel Management or

📌 Chef Manager (Karnataka)
🏢 Food Whisperer
📍 Karnataka