: Executive Chef

Company: CGH Earth Experience Hotels

Location: Dasada, Little Rann of Kutch, Gujarat

Designation: Executive Chef

Department: F&B; Production

Role Overview

We are seeking an visionary, highly experienced, and passionate Executive Chef to lead culinary operations as Head of Department (HOD) for our upcoming experiential resort near the Little Rann of Kutch, Gujarat. Set amid the unique salt marshes, wetlands, and rich rural heritage of the region, the property offers guests an authentic immersion into local wilderness, village culture, and CGH Earth’s core Conscious Cuisine philosophy.

As the property's culinary leader, the Executive Chef will take strategic and operational ownership of the culinary brand identity—driving menu conceptualization, kitchen administration, operational excellence, team leadership, financial management, and community-rooted food sourcing. This role demands a master culinarian who can seamlessly blend contemporary luxury hospitality standards with authentic farm-to-table practices and traditional regional foodways. Expertise and hands-on authority in Gujarati cuisine serve as a distinct advantage.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Culinary Leadership & Operational Governance

- Take overall responsibility for the strategic direction, daily operations, and administrative leadership of the F&B; Production department as HOD.
- Establish and champion uncompromising standards of culinary innovation, presentation, hygiene, and operational efficiency aligned with CGH Earth’s core values.
- Formulate and enforce strict Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), safety guidelines, and luxury service standards across all kitchen outlets and prep areas.
- Direct menu strategy, conceptualization, and execution across all dining touchpoints, including main dining venues, outdoor bush dinners, high-tea setups, and poolside culinary events.
- Conduct regular operational audits of kitchen stations, cold chains, dry storage, and outdoor setup operations to ensure flawless execution.

2. Guest Experience & Conscious Cuisine Philosophy

- Curate hyper-personalized dining journeys tailored to guest preferences, dietary requirements, wellness goals, and special celebratory occasions.




- Spearhead CGH Earth’s Conscious Cuisine philosophy—focusing on wholesome, unadulterated, seasonal ingredients while eliminating unnecessary industrial processing.
- Celebrate authentic regional Gujaratirecipes alongside curated international and wellness-focused comfort dishes, highlighting traditional spice profiles and heritage cooking techniques.
- Personally engage with guests, host interactive culinary demonstrations, and articulate the cultural heritage, stories, and nutrition principles behind signature dishes.
- Monitor guest feedback across all direct and digital channels to continuously evolve menu offerings and maintain top-tier culinary reputation scores.

3. Financial Management, Costing & Procurement

- Formulate, defend, and manage the annual culinary operating and capital expenditure budgets in close coordination with the General Manager and Finance team.
- Implement robust yield analysis, portion controls, and waste reduction strategies to optimize food costs without sacrificing quality or guest satisfaction.
- Direct monthly stock audits, supplier evaluations, and local procurement strategies tailored to the unique logisitics of a remote eco-destination.
- Oversee strict financial controls across raw material sourcing, energy consumption, and labor allocation.

4. Sustainability, Sourcing & Rural Integration

- Serve as an ambassador for CGH Earth’s commitment to environmental stewardship, zero single-use plastic protocols, kitchen waste composting, and water conservation.
- Build direct, long-term partnerships with local farmers, organic growers, dairy producers, and rural artisans across the Rann region to secure fresh, seasonal produce.
- Preserve, document, and showcase traditional regional cooking methods (such as slow wood-fired cooking and authentic clay-pot preparations).

5. Leadership, Talent Development & Community Upliftment

- Provide compassionate, inspiring,



and decisive leadership to the entire kitchen brigade.
- Build a team-oriented, respectful, and high-performance kitchen culture centered on culinary mastery and continuous learning.
- Drive recruitment, training, and mentorship programs, placing a strong priority on hiring, upskilling, and empowering talent from surrounding rural communities.
- Oversee performance evaluations, design culinary workshops, and ensure strict compliance with corporate HR policies and labor regulations.

6. Hygiene, Food Safety & Regulatory Compliance

- Enforce total compliance with FSSAI regulations, HACCP guidelines, and international food safety standards across all culinary stations.
- Oversee specialized raw material storage, cold chain integrity, and temperature controls suited to the arid climate of the Rann region.
- Establish robust kitchen safety measures, fire safety protocols, and emergency response plans.
- Maintain complete, updated documentation for all statutory kitchen licenses, health permits, and staff medical clearances.

Candidate Profile

Education

- Bachelor’s Degree / Diploma in Culinary Arts, Hotel Management, or Hospitality Management from a recognized institute.

Experience

- Total Experience: Minimum 10 years of progressive culinary experience in luxury hotels, premium eco-resorts, or high-end heritage properties.
- Prior experience in menu innovation, farm-to-table cuisine, remote eco-resort operations, and rural/heritage resort setups is desirable.

Technical & Cultural Expertise

- Expertise in Gujarati : Deep familiarity with regional spice profiles, seasonal ingredients, traditional cooking techniques, and micro-regional dishes of Gujarat is a strong added advantage.
- Proven track record in executing luxury-level guest interaction, customized guest dining, and sustainable food programs.

Key Attributes

- A culinary visionary with high artistic standards combined with structured administrative and financial discipline.
- Passionate about sustainable hospitality, environmental preservation, and meaningful community engagement.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to articulate culinary concepts warmly to guests and lead diverse culinary teams with empathy.

📌 Executive Chef (Gujarat)
🏢 CGH Earth
📍 Gujarat