Position: Kitchen In-Charge

Industry: Quick Service Restaurant (QSR)

Department: Kitchen / Operations

Experience: 3–6 Years

Location: Gurugram

Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and responsible Kitchen In-Charge to manage the day-to-day kitchen operations of our QSR outlet. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in QSR/quick-food operations, team handling, food quality, inventory management, and maintaining hygiene and food safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

- Manage and supervise day-to-day kitchen operations to ensure smooth and efficient functioning.
- Lead, train, and manage kitchen staff including Commis, Helpers, Cooks, and other kitchen team members.
- Ensure food is prepared according to standard recipes, portion sizes, taste, presentation, and quality standards.
- Maintain consistency in food quality across all shifts.
- Monitor food preparation, cooking, plating, and dispatch to ensure timely order execution.
- Manage kitchen inventory, including raw materials, ingredients, packaging materials, and consumables.
- Conduct regular stock checks and coordinate with the purchase/store team for timely replenishment.
- Minimize food wastage, pilferage, and unnecessary consumption of raw materials.
- Ensure proper FIFO/FEFO practices for food storage and inventory.
- Maintain high standards of kitchen hygiene, cleanliness, sanitation, and food safety.
- Ensure proper storage and handling of food items as per required standards.
- Monitor kitchen equipment and report any breakdowns or maintenance requirements.




- Coordinate with the Restaurant Manager/Operations Team for smooth order flow and daily operations.
- Assist in implementing and maintaining SOPs, checklists, recipes, and kitchen processes.
- Ensure adequate staff deployment during peak hours and manage shift operations effectively.
- Handle customer-related food quality concerns in coordination with the restaurant management.
- Maintain daily kitchen records related to production, wastage, stock, and consumption.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable food safety regulations.

Required Skills
- Strong knowledge of QSR/fast-food kitchen operations.
- Good team handling and leadership skills.
- Knowledge of food preparation, portion control, and standard recipes.
- Strong understanding of inventory and wastage control.
- Knowledge of FIFO/FEFO and food safety practices.
- Ability to work efficiently under pressure during peak hours.
- Good communication and coordination skills.
- Basic knowledge of MS Excel/Google Sheets will be an advantage.
- Hands-on and proactive approach towards kitchen operations.

Preferred Candidate
- Candidates with experience in QSR, fast-food, café, or high-volume restaurant operations will be preferred.
- Experience working with established QSR/food brands will be an added advantage.
- Candidates should be comfortable working in rotational shifts, weekends, and holidays as per business requirements.

Education Minimum: 12th Pass / Diploma / Degree in Hotel Management or Culinary Arts preferred.

Pay: ₹15,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month

Benefits

- Paid time off

Work Location: In person

📌 Kitchen Incharge (QSR) (Gurugram)
🏢 Subha Creation Studio
📍 Gurugram