About Rost:

Rost is a specialty cafe and French toast & coffee bar located in Khar West, Mumbai. We specialize in elevating brunch culture with a focus on artisanal sweet and savory French toasts (including signatures like our Bandra Benedict), gourmet brioche sandwiches, curated small plates, and a modern specialty coffee program.

At Rost, aesthetic presentation meets serious culinary execution. We prioritize plating precision, speed during peak morning rushes, and building a kitchen culture focused on consistency, hygiene, and teamwork.

Position Overview:

We are looking for an experienced, creative, and proactive Head Chef to take full ownership of back-of-house (BOH) operations. In this role, you will lead daily line service, maintain strict recipe standardization, run prep schedules, manage food costing and inventory, and mentor the kitchen line team.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead line execution during peak morning and weekend service, ensuring every dish meets our visual, temperature, and flavor standards before leaving the pass.

- Collaborate with management on menu engineering, seasonal specials, and R&D; for sweet and savory brunch items.

- Establish daily prep pars, opening/closing checklists, and station setups to ensure rapid ticket turnaround times.

- Oversee ingredient ordering, vendor coordination, yield management, and portion control to maintain target food costs and minimize waste.

- Enforce strict kitchen cleanliness, FIFO storage protocols, temperature logs,



and general food safety in compliance with FSSAI standards.

- Roster, train, and supervise line cooks and kitchen assistants, fostering a disciplined, collaborative atmosphere.

Requirements:

- 5+ years of professional kitchen experience, including at least 1–2 years in a leadership role (Head Chef, Sous Chef, or Kitchen Lead) in a high-volume cafe, brunch spot, or modern continental restaurant.

- Strong technical background in continental/European cafe cooking, egg cookery, batters, brioche handling, and contemporary plating aesthetics.

- Solid understanding of kitchen operations, inventory logging, and recipe costing.

- Ability to stay organized and calm under pressure during high-volume weekend rushes.

- FSSAI knowledge and culinary training/certifications are preferred, but proven hands-on skill and operational leadership take priority.

Perks:

- Competitive compensation based on experience and capability.

- Staff meals provided on shift.

- Creative freedom to run specials and contribute to menu rollouts.

- Direct operational influence in a growing, design-led cafe brand.

How to Apply:

Please submit your updated CV. If you have a culinary portfolio, photos of dishes you have developed/plated, or a food profile, please include the link or attachments with your application.

Pay: ₹35,000.00 - ₹45,000.00 per month

Benefits:

- Food provided

Work Location: In person

📌 Head Chef (Mumbai)
🏢 Rost
📍 Mumbai