Job Description – Executive Chef – QSR Restaurant

Position

Executive Chef

Department

Kitchen / Food & Beverage

Industry

Quick Service Restaurant (QSR)

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced and commercially driven Executive Chef to lead the culinary operations of our QSR restaurant. The Executive Chef will be responsible for menu development, recipe standardization, food quality, kitchen operations, food cost, team management, hygiene, and operational efficiency across the restaurant.

The ideal candidate should have strong experience in high-volume QSR operations and understand the importance of speed, consistency, portion control, food cost, and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

1. Culinary Operations
- Lead and manage the complete kitchen and food production operations.
- Ensure all food is prepared according to approved recipes, SOPs, and quality standards.
- Maintain consistency in taste, portion size, presentation, and product quality.
- Ensure timely preparation and dispatch of orders during peak business hours.




- Monitor kitchen workflow and improve operational efficiency.
- Develop systems to maintain consistent product quality across shifts and outlets.

2. Menu Development
- Develop and introduce new menu items suitable for QSR operations.
- Improve existing products based on customer feedback, sales performance, and market trends.
- Standardize recipes, ingredients, cooking methods, portion sizes, and plating/packing specifications.
- Conduct product trials and tasting sessions before launching current items.
- Develop seasonal, promotional, and limited-time menu offerings.

3. Food Cost & Inventory Control
- Develop and maintain accurate recipe costing and food-cost standards.
- Control food costs through portion control, proper purchasing, and reduction of wastage.
- Monitor consumption of raw materials and identify abnormal variances.
- Coordinate with the Purchase and Store teams for procurement of ingredients.
- Ensure proper

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