About Food Whisperer

Food Whisperer Pvt. Ltd. (FWPL) is a subsidiary of Gokhana, focused on delivering high-quality food and managed food services across corporate and institutional locations.

We are looking for an experienced and result-oriented KST Manager to manage day-to-day kitchen operations, ensure food quality and hygiene standards, and lead the kitchen team at our Bengaluru operations.

Key Responsibilities

- Manage and supervise day-to-day kitchen operations and food production.
- Ensure timely preparation and service of food as per operational requirements.
- Lead and manage KSTs, Chefs, Commis and other kitchen staff.
- Allocate daily duties and ensure optimum utilization of manpower.
- Monitor food quality, taste, portion size and presentation.
- Ensure adherence to standardized recipes, kitchen SOPs and production processes.
- Monitor food consumption, wastage and portion control.
- Coordinate with the Stores team to ensure availability of required raw materials.
- Ensure proper storage, handling and utilization of food ingredients.
- Maintain high standards of kitchen hygiene, sanitation and cleanliness.
- Ensure compliance with FSSAI, food safety and company hygiene standards.
- Conduct regular checks of kitchen equipment and work areas.
- Train and guide kitchen staff on food safety, hygiene and operational procedures.




- Handle day-to-day operational issues and take corrective action.
- Maintain kitchen records, checklists and production-related documentation.
- Coordinate with the Operations and HR teams regarding manpower and employee-related concerns.
- Support internal and external food safety audits and ensure timely closure of observations.
- Ensure smooth kitchen operations while maintaining service quality and cost efficiency.

Candidate Profile
- 4–7 years of relevant experience in kitchen operations, food production, catering, hotels, QSRs, central kitchens or corporate food services.
- Previous experience managing kitchen teams and high-volume food operations.
- Strong knowledge of food preparation, kitchen operations and food safety.
- Good understanding of hygiene, sanitation and FSSAI requirements.
- Experience in manpower handling, shift management and team supervision.
- Knowledge of food wastage and portion control.
- Strong leadership and communication skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen workplace.
- Candidates comfortable working in Bengaluru will be preferred.

Why Join Us?
- Opportunity to work with a growing food services organization.
- Exposure to corporate and institutional food service operations.
- Opportunity to lead and develop kitchen teams.
- Growth opportunities within the Gokhana–Food Whisperer ecosystem.

📌 KST Manager (Bengaluru)
🏢 GoKhana
📍 Bengaluru