We’re Hiring: South Indian Corporate Chef

Location: Hyderabad, Telangana

Type: Full time

Eligibility: Candidates must be currently residing in Hyderabad.

About BYOM Consultancy Services

At BYOM Consultancy Services, we are passionate about transforming culinary visions into successful, sustainable restaurant operations. From fine dining and traditional eateries to modern fusion concepts, we partner with restaurateurs to build extraordinary dining experiences. As we expand our consulting footprint, we are seeking an experienced South Indian Corporate Chef who brings traditional authenticity, modern kitchen efficiency, and a passion for culinary excellence.

About the Role

We are looking for a creative, hands-on South Indian Corporate Chef based in Hyderabad to join our company.

In this role, you will be the culinary brain behind our clients' South Indian menu concepts. You will work side-by-side with our consultants and client teams to design authentic and innovative South Indian menus, standardize recipes, train kitchen staff, and set up smooth kitchen operations across diverse restaurant projects.

What You’ll Do Day-to-Day:

- Menu Engineering & Innovation: Develop, test, and standardize authentic and modern South Indian dishes tailored to distinct restaurant concepts and target demographics.
- On-Site Implementation: Travel alongside our consulting team to client locations across Hyderabad to set up kitchen workflows, conduct tastings, and oversee launch operations.
- Staff Training & Mentorship: Train, mentor, and upskill kitchen teams on authentic preparation techniques, plate presentation, hygiene standards, and portion control.
- Costing & Operations: Calculate recipe food costs,



establish kitchen SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures), and optimize kitchen layouts for efficient service.
- Quality & Consistency Control: Ensure strict quality control, ingredient sourcing standards, and consistency across single and multi-outlet client setups.

What We’re Looking For:

- Based in Hyderabad: You must currently reside in Hyderabad and be available to visit client locations and kitchens across the city as needed.
- Culinary Expertise: Extensive, proven experience as a Senior Chef, Head Chef, or Corporate Chef specializing in South Indian cuisines (Andhra, Telangana, Tamil, Kerala, and Karnataka culinary traditions).
- Consulting & Leadership Skills: Strong leadership, communication, and teaching skills to effectively train client kitchen staff and present ideas to restaurant owners.
- Operational Knowledge: Solid understanding of food costing, kitchen management, inventory control, and food safety/hygiene standards (HACCP/FSSAI guidelines).
- Adaptability & Creativity: Ability to balance traditional, authentic flavors with modern presentation trends and operational scalability.
- Language Skills: Strong verbal communication skills in English and local languages (Telugu is highly preferred for effective kitchen team interaction).
- Education: A diploma or degree in Culinary Arts, Hotel Management, or equivalent professional culinary credentials is preferred.

How to Apply If you are a master of South Indian gastronomy living in Hyderabad and ready to help shape the future of successful restaurant brands, we’d love to connect! Please send your CV and portfolio/photos of your culinary creations to [email protected] or Whatsapp us on +91-(phone hidden)

📌 South Indian Corporate Chef (Hyderabad)
🏢 BYOM Consultancy Services
📍 Hyderabad