THE ROLE

You own the kitchen — its quality, its people, its numbers, and its reputation. As Executive Chef, you set the culinary standard, build the team, control the cost, and ensure every plate is a statement.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Culinary & Menu

- Define the food philosophy across all cuisines and dining formats.
- Develop and engineer menus — creative, profitable, and seasonally refreshed.
- Maintain 100% standardised recipe cards with current cost sheets.

Operations & Quality

- Oversee all kitchen sections; maintain quality and consistency across every shift.
- Lead pre-service briefings; be present and hands-on during peak service.

FSSAI & Compliance

- Own FSSAI compliance — FSMS, HACCP, hygiene, and supplier standards.
- Lead audits and inspections; close all non-conformities swiftly.

People & Culture

- Hire, train, and retain a high-performance kitchen team at all levels.
- Build a culture of discipline, learning, and accountability.
- Appraise talent quarterly; develop internal successors.

Cost & Procurement

- Own food cost — monitor daily actuals, control indents, reduce waste.




- Manage vendor relationships and procurement quality benchmarks.

Reporting

- Submit daily MIS by 10 AM — food cost, wastage, and kitchen performance.
- Contribute to the annual F&B; budget and business planning cycle.

WHO YOU ARE

- 10+ years in qualified kitchens; 8+ years leading multi-cuisine operations.
- Degree in Hotel Management or Culinary Arts (IHM or equivalent).
- FSSAI Food Safety Supervisor certified — you know compliance inside out.
- Sharp on food costing, recipe standardisation, and ERP/POS systems.
- A leader who builds teams, not just dishes — calm, decisive, hands-on.

YOU'LL BE MEASURED ON

Metric

Target

Food Cost %

33 - 35% of revenue

Gross Profit

≥ 65% across categories

Wastage

< 2.5% of purchase value

FSSAI Audit

≥ 95% compliance

Guest Food Rating

≥ 4.4 / 5.0

Staff Attrition

< 18% annually

Training Coverage

100% of team, every quarter

Pay: ₹55,000.00 - ₹75,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

📌 Executive Chef (Chennai)
🏢 COLLECTIVECUISINES
📍 Chennai