Halwai Chef – Neat Meals

Location: Mumbai / Client Locations

Experience: 4–8 years

Salary: ₹40,000–₹70,000+ per month, depending on experience and skill

About the Role

Neat Meals is looking for an experienced Halwai Chef / Indian Sweets Chef who specializes in traditional and premium Indian sweets and desserts. The ideal candidate should have strong knowledge of Indian mithai, excellent presentation skills, and the ability to prepare high-quality sweets with consistent taste, texture and portion control.

The role may involve working at our kitchen as well as at private residences, luxury events and client locations.

Key Responsibilities

- Prepare a wide range of traditional and premium Indian sweets and desserts.
- Specialize in items such as:
- Barfi, peda, ladoo and kaju katli
- Motichoor and boondi ladoo
- Gulab jamun, rasgulla and rasmalai
- Jalebi, imarti and malpua
- Rabdi, basundi and shrikhand
- Halwa varieties
- Seasonal and festive mithai
- Develop premium and modern versions of traditional Indian sweets.
- Prepare low-sugar, refined-sugar-free and health-conscious desserts wherever required.
- Maintain consistent taste, texture, quality and portion size.
- Ensure attractive 5-star/premium plating and presentation.
- Maintain strict standards of hygiene, cleanliness and food safety.
- Control usage of ingredients and minimize wastage.
- Coordinate with the kitchen team and follow daily menus and client requirements.
- Prepare sweets according to specific dietary requirements and preferences.
- Maintain proper storage, labelling and shelf-life standards for prepared products.




- Handle live preparation and demonstrations at client locations when required.
- Maintain a clean and professional grooming standard at all times.

Candidate Requirements

- Minimum 4 years of relevant Halwai/Mithai experience.
- Strong expertise in Indian sweets and desserts.
- Experience in a 5-star hotel, luxury catering, premium mithai brand or high-end private kitchen will be preferred.
- Good understanding of ingredients, consistency, temperature control and traditional preparation techniques.
- Ability to work independently and manage sweet production.
- Good presentation and plating skills.
- Comfortable working at private residences/client locations.
- Should be disciplined, hygienic, well-groomed and professional.
- Ability to follow recipes, measurements and portion specifications.
- Willingness to work with premium ingredients and health-conscious recipes.

Preferred Skills

Traditional Mithai | Premium Indian Desserts | Low-Sugar Desserts | Sugar-Free Mithai | Modern Indian Desserts | Premium Plating | Client-Specific Menus | Hygiene & Food Safety

What We Offer

- Market-competitive salary based on experience and skill
- Opportunity to work with premium/HNI clients
- Exposure to luxury private dining and customized menus
- Professional and premium kitchen environment
- Growth opportunities within the organization

Interested candidates can share their updated CV on (phone hidden) along with details of their current salary, expected salary, notice period and specialization in Indian sweets.

Pay: ₹35,000.00 - ₹70,000.00 per month

Benefits

- Food provided
- Paid time off

Work Location: In person

📌 Halwai / Mithai /Indian Sweet Chef-Mumbai
🏢 Neatmeals
📍 Mumbai