Title: Executive Chef

Reporting Matrix: Reporting to Culinary Lead

Function: Food Production

Location: Bangalore and Chennai

Job Purpose:

Nekta is seeking an experienced and energetic Executive Chef to lead and oversee culinary operations at our Bangalore and Chennai site. The role is responsible for driving culinary excellence, maintaining the highest standards of food quality and safety, introducing innovative menu concepts, and ensuring exceptional client and guest satisfaction through efficient kitchen management and team leadership.

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- Lead and manage all kitchen and food production operations at the Bangalore and Chennai facility.
- Develop, plan, and execute innovative and nutritionally balanced menus aligned with client expectations and company standards.
- Ensure consistency in food quality, taste, presentation, and portion control.
- Maintain compliance with food safety regulations, hygiene standards, HACCP requirements, and local statutory guidelines.
- Manage food costs, inventory levels, procurement processes, and waste reduction initiatives.
- Recruit, train, mentor, and develop culinary teams to achieve operational excellence.
- Collaborate closely with operations teams and client stakeholders to deliver superior dining experiences.
- Conduct regular audits of kitchen operations, food production processes, and equipment maintenance.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, efficiency,



and customer satisfaction.
- Manage VIP dining requirements, special events, and customized catering solutions.
- Ensure effective supplier management and sourcing of quality ingredients.
- Cross-Functional Coordination

Qualifications and Experience

- Degree or Diploma in Culinary Arts, Hotel Management, or a related field.
- Minimum 10-15 years of culinary experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership role such as Executive Chef or Head Chef.
- Proven experience managing large-scale corporate dining, hospitality, catering, or institutional food service operations.
- Strong knowledge of Indian, regional, international, and contemporary culinary trends.
- Expertise in menu engineering, food cost control, budgeting, and kitchen administration.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Thorough understanding of HACCP, food safety, quality systems, and regulatory compliance.

Key Competencies

- Culinary Excellence
- Menu Innovation
- Team Leadership & Development
- Cost Control & Budget Management
- Operational Excellence
- Client Relationship Management
- Food Safety & Compliance
- Strategic Planning & Decision Making

Interested candidates may share their resumes for the respective locations at the email IDs mentioned below:

Bangalore: [email protected]

Chennai: [email protected]

📌 Executive Chef (Chennai)
🏢 Nekta Food Solutions
📍 Chennai