About UsWe are a premium fine-dining hospitality brand in Hyderabad dedicated to pushing the boundaries of authentic Andhra and Telangana culinary heritage. We treat traditional recipes not as fixed formulas, but as a canvas for deep culinary research, modernisation, and exact precision.

Role OverviewWe are seeking an exceptionally creative and analytical R&D; Executive Chef based in Hyderabad to lead our culinary development pipeline. You will be responsible for deconstructing classic regional flavours from Telangana, Rayalaseema, Coastal Andhra, and Uttandhra, applying modern techniques, standardising recipes down to exact grammage, and developing innovative menu concepts for our fine-dining operations.

Key Responsibilities

- Recipe Research &

• Formulation: Deep-dive into regional South Indian cooking methodologies, flavour compounds, and traditional spice blends to create modern, high-end dish iterations.
- Standardisation &

- Yield Mapping: Develop precise, production-ready recipe sheets with strict grammage, portioning standards, processing methods, and yield calculations for seamless kitchen execution.
- Modern Culinary Experimentation: Utilise advanced culinary techniques (e.g., precise temperature control, flavour extraction, ageing, fermentation, and texture refinement) to elevate traditional Andhra and Telangana dining.
- Sourcing &
- Ingredient Profiling: Map and source niche, authentic regional micro-ingredients, heritage grains, heirloom spices, and seasonal produce directly from regional vendors.




- Cross-Station SOP Development: Translate R&D; concepts into transparent, step-by-step Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), kitchen workflow guides, and plating diagrams for line kitchen implementation.
- Sensory Evaluation &
- Testing: Conduct structured tasting panels, trial feedback loops, and shelf-life testing for pre-prepped bases, marinades, and spice extractions.Qualifications &
- Requirements

- Experience: 8+ years of culinary experience with at least 2–3 years dedicated to menu design, recipe development, or R&D; leadership in high-end South Indian culinary setups.
- Deep Regional Expertise: Comprehensive, nuanced understanding of indigenous Andhra and Telangana flavour profiles, traditional cooking vessels, authentic spice dynamics, and regional heritage dishes.
- Methodical & • Quantitative Mindset:

Exceptional focus on precision, exact metric measurements, recipe engineering, and scientific consistency.
- Location: Must currently reside in Hyderabad. Outstation candidates will not be considered.
- Restaurant Focus: Tailored for chefs who prefer the speed, creative freedom, and precision of premium standalone restaurant groups over traditional hotel kitchens.

How to ApplyIf you are a culinary innovator based in Hyderabad ready to pioneer the future of South Indian fine dining, we’d love to see your work.

? Send your resume and portfolio of experimental dishes / recipe formulation concepts to [email protected] or Whatsapp (phone hidden)

📌 R&D Executive Chef – Fine Dining South Indian (Andhra & Telangana Cuisine) (Hyderabad)
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