Role Summary The 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 solid operational and people-management skills to support scaling and daily efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Kitchen Operations & Food Quality

Plan, prepare, and oversee daily kitchen production as per Food Whisperer standards

Ensure consistency in taste, presentation, portioning, and plating

Develop, standardize, and update recipes, SOPs, and kitchen processes

Monitor food quality during prep, service, and dispatch

Cost Control & Inventory

Manage food cost, wastage control, and yield optimization

Plan procurement, vendor coordination, and raw material forecasting

Maintain inventory, stock rotation (FIFO), and daily consumption reports

Support menu costing and margin improvement initiatives

Team Management

Lead, train, and supervise chefs, commis, and kitchen staff

Prepare duty rosters, manage attendance, and ensure adequate staffing

Conduct on-the-job training and skill development

Maintain discipline, motivation, and a high-performance kitchen culture

Hygiene, Safety & Compliance

Ensure strict adherence to FSSAI, food safety,



and hygiene standards

Maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and pest-control practices

Conduct regular audits and corrective actions

Ensure compliance with local health and safety regulations

Coordination & Reporting

Coordinate with operations, procurement, and service teams

Handle customer feedback related to food quality and take corrective action

Prepare daily/weekly kitchen MIS reports (food cost, wastage, manpower)

Support new outlet launches, menu trials, and pilot projects

Desired Candidate Profile

Diploma / Degree in Hotel Management or Culinary Arts preferred

6–10 years of kitchen experience, with at least 2–3 years in a managerial role

Experience in QSR, cloud kitchen, casual dining, or central kitchen operations

Strong knowledge of Indian & international cuisines (as relevant to the brand)

Good understanding of food costing, inventory, and SOP-driven kitchens

Leadership mindset with hands-on approach

Key Skills & Competencies

Kitchen operations & team leadership

Food costing & inventory control

SOP & process orientation

Hygiene & compliance management

Time management and multitasking

Strong communication & problem-solving skills

📌 Chef Manager (Bengaluru)
🏢 Food Whisperer
📍 Bengaluru