Job DescriptionRole Summary

NThe 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.

NKey Responsibilities

nKitchen Operations & Food Quality

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- Plan, prepare, and oversee daily kitchen production as per Food Whisperer standards
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- Ensure consistency in taste, presentation, portioning, and plating
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- Develop, standardize, and update recipes, SOPs, and kitchen processes
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- Monitor food quality during prep, service, and dispatch
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nCost Control & Inventory

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- Manage food cost,wastage control, and yield optimization
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- Plan procurement, vendor coordination, and raw material forecasting
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- Maintain inventory, stock rotation (FIFO), and daily consumption reports
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- Support menu costing and margin improvement initiatives
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nTeam Management

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- Lead, train, and supervise chefs, commis, and kitchen staff
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- Prepare duty rosters, manage attendance, and ensure adequate staffing
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- Conduct on-the-job training and skill development
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- Maintain discipline, motivation, and a high-performance kitchen culture
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nHygiene, Safety & Compliance

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- Ensure strict adherence to FSSAI, food safety,



and hygiene standards
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- Maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and pest-control practices
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- Conduct regular audits and corrective actions
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- Ensure compliance with local health and safety regulations
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nCoordination & Reporting

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- Coordinate with operations, procurement, and service teams
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- Handle customer feedback related to food quality and take corrective action
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- Prepare daily/weekly kitchen MIS reports (food cost, wastage, manpower)
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- Support new outlet launches, menu trials, and pilot projects
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nDesired Candidate Profile

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- Diploma / Degree in Hotel Management or Culinary Arts preferred
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- 6–10 years of kitchen experience, with at least 2–3 years in a managerial role
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- Experience in QSR, cloud kitchen, casual dining, or central kitchen operations
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- Strong knowledge of Indian & international cuisines (as relevant to the brand)
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- Good understanding of food costing, inventory, and SOP-driven kitchens
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- Leadership mindset withhands-on approach
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nKey Skills & Competencies

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- Kitchen operations & team leadership
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- Food costing & inventory control
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- SOP & process orientation
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- Hygiene & compliance management
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- Time management and multitasking
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- Strong communication & problem-solving skills
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📌 Hiring: Chef Manager (Bengaluru)
🏢 Food Whisperer
📍 Bengaluru