AMYRUS, JAIPUR

Executive Chef / Culinary Director

A rare opportunity to build a distinctive culinary destination from the ground up.

Location: Jaipur, Rajasthan, India

Cuisine: Contemporary Vegetarian - Indian & European

Experience: 10–15+ years preferred

ABOUT AMYRUS

Amyrus is a signature restaurant being created by the owners of The Royal Hermitage, a luxury boutique hotel in Jaipur with roots in the historic Barwara royal family.

Set within an elegant European-inspired environment, Amyrus will combine ambitious contemporary vegetarian cuisine, exceptional hospitality and a distinctive sense of place.

We are seeking an accomplished Executive Chef / Culinary Director to shape our culinary identity and lead the kitchen from concept and pre-opening through to long-term growth.

This is not a role for simply taking over an existing kitchen. It is an opportunity to build something exceptional.

THE ROLE

Working closely with the owners, you will have significant responsibility for creating Amyrus’s culinary philosophy, kitchen culture and operating standards.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Culinary vision: Develop a distinctive contemporary vegetarian cuisine, signature dishes, seasonal menus and memorable dining experiences.
- Menu development and R&D;: Lead culinary experimentation, ingredient selection, recipe development and menu engineering.
- Kitchen setup and systems: Establish kitchen workflows, recipes, SOPs, portion-control standards, hygiene protocols and quality-control systems.
- Team leadership: Recruit, train, motivate and develop a high-performing culinary brigade.
- Food quality: Maintain exceptional standards of flavour, presentation, consistency and execution.
- Commercial management: Control food costs, purchasing, inventory, gross margins, labour productivity and wastage.
- Supplier relationships:



Identify quality producers and establish reliable sourcing practices.
- Bakery and pastry: Oversee the restaurant’s dedicated bakery, pastry offerings and private-dining requirements.
- Pre-opening and operations: Lead kitchen preparation, equipment and workflow planning, staff training, menu trials and opening readiness.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

An accomplished chef with significant experience in luxury hospitality, fine dining or leading independent restaurants. 10–15+ years of professional experience is preferred. Experience with award-winning, critically acclaimed or internationally recognised restaurants is highly desirable, but exceptional ability matters more than accolades alone.

You should demonstrate:

- Culinary identity: A distinctive point of view and the ability to translate it into a memorable dining experience.
- Technical excellence: Solid fundamentals, precision and consistency.
- Creativity and curiosity: A commitment to experimentation, innovation and continuous improvement.
- Ingredient intelligence: An appreciation of exceptional produce, thoughtful sourcing and seasonality.
- Leadership: The ability to build, inspire and develop a disciplined, high-performing team.
- Commercial acumen: A sound understanding of recipe costing, food costs, menu pricing, inventory and profitability.
- Collaboration: The ability to work effectively with owners, management, front-of-house teams and suppliers.
- Ownership mindset: Accountability for outcomes,



high standards and the long-term success of the restaurant.

We believe culinary excellence and commercial sustainability must go hand in hand.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Amyrus will feature approximately 100 covers, multiple dining spaces, private dining and a dedicated bakery.

You will play a central role in shaping the restaurant from its earliest stages, with meaningful creative ownership and the opportunity to establish the culinary standards, systems and team that will define it for years to come.

Our ambition is to develop Amyrus into a distinctive culinary destination capable of attracting national and international recognition.

We are not looking to replicate another restaurant. We want to create something unmistakably Amyrus: a restaurant guests remember, recommend and travel for.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

- Competitive salary commensurate with experience and capability.
- Accommodation or relocation assistance, where applicable.
- Duty meals and a weekly day off.
- Paid leave and applicable statutory benefits.
- Opportunities for professional development and culinary innovation.
- Significant creative ownership in building a distinctive restaurant from the ground up.

HOW TO APPLY

If you believe you have the vision, skill and leadership to build an exceptional contemporary vegetarian restaurant, we would like to hear from you.

Please email:

- Your updated CV.
- A culinary portfolio, where available.
- A brief introduction outlining your culinary philosophy and what you would bring to Amyrus.

Email: [email protected]
Subject: Application — Executive Chef / Culinary Director — Amyrus

AMYRUS - A culinary identity waiting to be created.

Pay: ₹75,000.00 - ₹125,000.00 per month

Benefits:

- Food provided
- Leave encashment
- Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

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