About UsWe are an upcoming fine-dining destination in Hyderabad dedicated to celebrating the authentic, regional heritage of Andhra and Telangana culinary traditions. From the royal kitchens of Hyderabad to the coastal flavours of Uttandhra and the fiery, spice-rich dishes of Rayalaseema, we offer an elevated gastronomic experience.

Please note: We are an independent, high-volume fine-dining restaurant—not a hotel establishment. We are seeking a culinary leader specifically passionate about the agility, creativity, and high-energy environment of premium standalone restaurants.

Role OverviewWe are seeking an experienced and visionary Executive Chef based in Hyderabad to lead our culinary operations. The ideal candidate will possess deep-rooted expertise in regional South Indian culinary traditions, exceptional kitchen management skills, and a track record of running high-performing restaurant operations.

Key Responsibilities

- Menu Engineering & • Culinary Innovation:

Formulate and refine authentic Andhra and Telangana menus, seamlessly balancing traditional recipes with fine-dining visual presentations.
- Kitchen & • Service Management:

Oversee daily back-of-house operations, ensuring line consistency, dish speed, temperature control, and exceptional plating standard during high-volume service.
- Sourcing & • Quality Assurance:

Establish strong supplier networks for authentic, high-quality regional spices and local, seasonal ingredients to preserve traditional flavour profiles.
- Cost & • Financial Control:

Manage kitchen food costs, control wastage, engineer recipe yield,



and optimise kitchen labour budgets without compromising quality.
- Team Leadership & • Development:

Hire, train, mentor, and build a cohesive culinary team fluent in regional South Indian techniques and food safety protocols.
- Hygiene & • Compliance:

Enforce the highest standards of food safety, kitchen sanitation, FSSAI compliance, and personal hygiene protocols across all kitchen stations.

Qualifications & Requirements

- Experience: 8–12+ years of culinary experience, with a minimum of 3 years as an Executive Chef or Chef de Cuisine in fine-dining or high-end South Indian standalone restaurants.
- Regional Culinary Mastery: In-depth knowledge of authentic ingredients, cooking techniques, and regional flavour profiles across Telangana, Rayalaseema, Coastal Andhra, and Uttandhra cuisines.
- Location: Must currently reside in Hyderabad. Outstation candidates will not be considered for this role.
- Mindset: Robust preference for candidates with experience in standalone premium/fine-dining restaurants. Candidates accustomed exclusively to hotel kitchen structures who prefer corporate hotel environments need not apply.
- Leadership: Exceptional operational control, time management, and team-building capabilities under high-pressure dining hours.

How to ApplyIf you are a passionate culinary leader residing in Hyderabad ready to elevate South Indian regional cuisine to a world-class standard, we want to hear from you. ? Send your resume and portfolio of dishes to [email protected] or submit your application directly via Whatsapp on +91-(phone hidden)

📌 South Indian Executive Chef (Telangana or Andhra) (Hyderabad)
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