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 effective 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