An Indian restaurant head chef manages daily kitchen operations, standardizes traditional and regional Indian recipes, and leads the culinary team to ensure consistent taste, hygiene, and profitability. Role Overview
• Title: Head Chef / Chef de Cuisine
• Reports To: General Manager / Restaurant Owner / Executive Chef
• Direct Reports: Sous Chefs, Chef de Partie (CDP), Tandoor Chefs, Curry Chefs, Commis, and Kitchen Trainees

Key Responsibilities
Menu Creation & Standardization:
• Develop and refine regional Indian menus, gravies, spice blends (masalas), and signature dishes.
• Standardize recipes, portion sizes, and presentation standards to maintain flavor consistency across every service. Kitchen & Service Operations:
• Direct and supervise all food production lines during peak service hours.
• Manage specialized Indian kitchen stations, including the tandoor (clay oven), karahi (curry/sauce station), and Indian breads/tava section.
• Coordinate with the front-of-house and restaurant manager on guest feedback, special requests, and order pacing. Inventory & Cost Control:
• Monitor food cost percentages,



ingredient usage, and plate waste to keep the kitchen profitable.
• Oversee daily and weekly stock requisitions, supplier coordination, and raw material quality checks.
• Enforce proper food storage, labeling, and rotation using FIFO (First In, First Out) principles. Staff Leadership & Training:
• Hire, schedule, train, and mentor junior kitchen staff and specialized cooks.
• Demonstrate traditional and contemporary Indian cooking techniques to maintain high kitchen discipline and morale. Food Safety & Hygiene:
• Maintain strict local health, safety, and sanitation standards across all prep and cooking stations.
• Oversee equipment maintenance, cleanliness checklists, and temperature logs. To Apply Email CV on [email protected] and Salary Range will be Competitive as per market. The Indian Head Chef will be required to look into the quality and operations of the base kitchen and 4 company owned outlets in Delhi & do random audits at the 2 franchised Moets Outlets as well.

📌 Indian Cuisine Head Chef (New Delhi)
🏢 MOETS Hospitality Group
📍 New Delhi