Corporate Head Chef – QSR

Location: Bhopal (outlet travel required)

Type: Full-Time

About Chaileela

Chai cuts across every income bracket in India. Chaileela is built around that - handcrafted blends, real food, spaces that don't feel manufactured. Started in Madhya Pradesh, now 25+ outlets and expanding. We're not trying to be the Indian Starbucks. Different product, different crowd, different intent.

The Role

You'll own the culinary standards and kitchen operations across Chaileela outlets - from recipe development and food quality to SOPs, kitchen efficiency, and team capability. You'll work closely with the Operations and Leadership teams to build a consistent, scalable food program as Chaileela grows.

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee kitchen operations across multiple outlets.

Develop, test, and innovate new recipes aligned with brand standards.

Standardize recipes, portions, preparation methods, and presentation.

Ensure consistent food quality, taste, hygiene, and service speed.

Develop and implement kitchen SOPs across outlets.

Monitor food costs, inventory, portion control, and wastage.

Coordinate with Procurement and Operations for ingredient quality and availability.

Train, mentor, and develop kitchen teams.

Conduct regular kitchen audits and ensure food safety compliance.





Support new outlet launches through kitchen setup, menu implementation, and team training.

Track kitchen performance and identify opportunities for operational improvement.

What We're Looking For

Must-have:

Strong culinary knowledge and hands-on kitchen experience.

Experience in QSR, restaurant, or F&B; operations.

Strong understanding of recipe development, food costing, and kitchen SOPs.

Ability to lead and train kitchen teams across multiple locations.

Robust understanding of food quality, hygiene, and consistency.

Willingness to travel across outlets as required.

Qualification

Degree/Diploma in Culinary Arts, Hotel Management, or a related field.

IHM graduates preferred.

Good to have

Experience managing multi-unit kitchen operations.

Experience in menu development and product innovation.

Familiarity with POS, inventory, or kitchen management systems.

Experience supporting new store openings.

Why Apply

You'll have the opportunity to shape the food and culinary standards of a growing QSR brand, work closely with the leadership team, and play a key role in building scalable kitchen systems as we expand from 25+ outlets to the next stage of growth.

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