Head Chef / Kitchen Production Head – Premium Burgers & QSR

Company: NXTBURGLocation: Chennai, Tamil NaduJob Type: Full-timeSalary: ₹40,000–₹60,000 per monthExperience: 5+ years preferredWork Location: In person

About NXTBURG

NXTBURG is an emerging Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) brand based in Chennai, focused on creating innovative, high-quality products that redefine the conventional burger experience.

We are building our core kitchen leadership team and looking for an experienced, passionate and technically strong culinary professional to lead kitchen production, product development and operational standardisation.

This is an opportunity to become part of the founding operational team of an ambitious QSR brand with long-term expansion plans.

Key Responsibilities

1. Kitchen Production & Operations

- Lead daily kitchen production and ensure consistent product quality.
- Develop efficient kitchen workflows for a fast-paced QSR environment.
- Oversee food preparation, portion control, cooking standards and service efficiency.
- Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and kitchen organisation.

2. Product Development & R&D;

- Participate in developing and refining innovative burger-based products.
- Work with premium burgers, smash burgers, fried chicken, grilled meats, sauces and other QSR products.
- Conduct product trials and improve recipes based on quality, consistency and operational feasibility.
- Develop standardised recipes with accurate ingredient measurements and cooking procedures.

3. Team Leadership & Training

- Assist in recruiting and building the kitchen production team.
- Train and supervise kitchen employees.
- Establish transparent responsibilities for different production stations.
- Maintain team discipline, productivity and performance standards.

4. Food Costing & Inventory Management

- Develop recipe costing and portion-control systems.
- Monitor inventory, wastage and raw-material utilisation.
- Coordinate with suppliers to maintain ingredient quality and availability.




- Implement cost-control measures without compromising product quality.

5. Standardisation & Scalability

- Develop and implement kitchen Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Establish quality-control and food-safety procedures.
- Create production systems that can be replicated across multiple outlets.
- Support the development of efficient preparation and production methods.

Candidate Requirements

- Minimum 5 years of relevant professional kitchen experience preferred.
- Strong experience in premium burgers, American-style cuisine, Continental cuisine or QSR kitchen operations.
- Practical knowledge of burger preparation, meat handling, sauces, grilling and fried chicken.
- Experience managing and training kitchen teams.
- Understanding of food costing, inventory management and production planning.
- Ability to maintain consistent food quality in a high-volume environment.
- Strong organisational, leadership and problem-solving skills.
- Experience in central kitchens, restaurant launches or multi-outlet operations is an added advantage.

Candidates with exceptional hands-on burger expertise and strong leadership potential are encouraged to apply, even if they have not previously held a Head Chef title.

What We Offer

- Competitive monthly salary of ₹40,000–₹60,000, depending on experience and expertise.
- Opportunity to join the core leadership team of an emerging QSR brand.
- Direct involvement in product development and kitchen setup.
- Professional growth opportunities as the brand expands.
- Food provided during working shifts.
- Relocation or accommodation assistance may be considered for suitable outstation candidates.

Application Details

Interested candidates are requested to apply with their updated CV, highlighting relevant kitchen experience, specialised culinary skills and previous leadership responsibilities.

Join NXTBURG and be part of building the next generation of QSR.

Pay: ₹40,000.00 - ₹60,000.00 per month

Benefits:

- Food provided
- Paid time off
- Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

📌 Head Chef / Kitchen Production Head – Premium Burgers & QSR (Chennai)
🏢 NXT BURG
📍 Chennai