We are looking for an experienced, responsible, and hands-on Head Chef / Kitchen Operations Manager to take ownership of the complete kitchen and food operations of our current café.

This is more than a cooking role. The selected candidate will be responsible for running the kitchen as a business, maintaining food quality, managing the kitchen team, controlling costs, developing the menu, and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.

As a key member of the café, the Head Chef will also receive profit-sharing in addition to a fixed base salary, giving the right candidate a direct incentive to help build and grow the business.

Key Responsibilities

- Take complete ownership of day-to-day kitchen operations.
- Plan, prepare, and maintain consistent food quality and presentation.
- Create, develop, and improve the café's menu and recipes.
- Establish standardized recipes, portion sizes, and preparation procedures.
- Manage kitchen staff, including hiring, training, scheduling, and performance.
- Maintain high standards of hygiene,



cleanliness, food safety, and kitchen discipline.
- Manage inventory, purchasing, storage, and stock rotation.
- Monitor food costs, wastage, portion control, and overall kitchen profitability.
- Coordinate with suppliers and negotiate/maintain appropriate purchasing standards.
- Ensure ingredients and kitchen supplies are available without unnecessary overstocking.
- Develop systems and processes to make kitchen operations efficient and scalable.
- Monitor daily kitchen performance and resolve operational issues.
- Coordinate with the café management/front-of-house team for smooth service.
- Handle customer feedback related to food quality and make improvements where required.
- Maintain equipment and ensure the kitchen is properly organized and operational.

Pay: ₹15,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

📌 Head Chef/Kitchen Manager (Vadodara)
🏢 HASH GUYS CAFE
📍 Vadodara