Role Overview

We are hiring an Executive / Corporate Chef to lead all culinary operations across outlets and the Central Kitchen. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader with strong experience in QSR systems, R&D;, SOPs, inventory control, and team development.

You will be responsible for standardization, innovation, cost control, training, and operational excellence across the brand.

Key Responsibilities

1. Culinary Leadership & Operations

- Oversee end-to-end kitchen operations at the Central Kitchen and all outlets
- Develop, implement, and monitor SOPs for consistency, hygiene, and efficiency
- Ensure compliance with FSSAI, food safety, and hygiene standards
- Enforce kitchen discipline, uniform standards, and best practices
- Conduct regular audits and inspections across locations

1. Menu Development & Standardization

- Lead R&D; for new menu items aligned with market trends
- Standardize recipes, portioning, and cooking methods across outlets
- Optimize existing dishes for taste, speed, cost, and scalability
- Ensure uniform food quality and presentation across all locations

1. Inventory, Cost & Waste Control

- Oversee procurement, vendor coordination, and stock planning
- Control food costs, manage yields, and reduce wastage
- Implement efficient inventory tracking and storage systems
- Work closely with management to improve margins and profitability

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Team Training & Development

- Lead, train, and mentor CDPs, Commis, and kitchen staff
- Build structured training modules for SOPs, hygiene, and productivity
- Evaluate performance and create growth paths for kitchen teams
- Develop future leaders within the organization

1. Expansion & Central Kitchen Growth

- Support new outlet launches with kitchen setup and workflows
- Design scalable kitchen systems to support expansion
- Work closely with leadership on long-term culinary strategy

Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in skilled kitchens (QSR / fast food preferred)
- Strong expertise in Indo-Arabic & Middle Eastern cuisine
- Experience managing multi-outlet or central kitchen operations
- Proven ability in R&D;, SOP creation, inventory & cost control
- Strong leadership, training, and organizational skills
- Passion for building systems and scaling a food brand

Why Join Rapos Hospitality / Bektash?
- Be part of a rapidly growing restaurant brand
- Opportunity to build and lead centralized kitchen systems
- Clear growth path as the brand scales nationally
- People-oriented, process-driven work culture
- Competitive salary

Pay: ₹50,000.00 - ₹60,000.00 per month

Benefits

- Food provided
- Health insurance
- Leave encashment
- Paid time off

Work Location: In person

📌 Executive Chef- Arabic Cusine (Kochi)
🏢 Bektash
📍 Kochi