Head Chef

About the OpportunityAre you a dynamic, hands-on culinary leader ready to launch one of Mumbai’s most exciting new concepts?Indulge Creamery is a premium, ice cream-focused café inspired by the New York Diner experience, opening soon in the heart of Bandra, Mumbai. We are seeking an experienced and energetic Head Chef to take full charge of our food operations, menu execution, and kitchen team.This is a high-impact leadership role, perfect for a passionate chef ready to innovate in a modern, all-electric kitchen setting.What You’ll Be Leading (Key Responsibilities)Kitchen Leadership: Oversee and manage all daily kitchen operations and food production, ensuring absolute consistency and premium quality across all dishes.Menu Execution: Lead the entire team in executing our gourmet café menu, with a focus on breakfast items, bowls, high-end sandwiches, burgers, and our signature ice cream-based desserts.Culinary Excellence: Drive the narrative for our gourmet sandwiches and burgers, leveraging expertise in European, Continental, and Mediterranean cuisine to perfect and introduce new recipes.Dessert Innovation: Spearhead the café’s creative sundae program, leading ideation and precise execution of all modern dessert concepts.R&D & Collaboration: Actively collaborate with consulting chefs on menu R&D, recipe development, and innovative plating techniques.Operations & Standards: Maintain the highest levels of hygiene, food safety, and kitchen administration (ordering, stock management, SOPs).Team Development: Recruit, train, and motivate the kitchen team for service excellence and culinary growth.What We’re Looking For (Requirements)Experience: Minimum 8 years of progressive culinary experience, including significant time as a CDP, Sous Chef, or Head Chef. A background in QSR, café, or a similar high-volume modern food setting is strongly preferred.Technical Skills: Proven mastery of all-electric/induction cooking, fryer operations, and live counter service.Cuisine Expertise: Deep expertise in gourmet café cuisine, specifically gourmet burgers, sandwiches, and modern desserts (European/Continental/Mediterranean focus is essential).Leadership: Proven track record in effective team management, quality control, and implementing strict kitchen SOPs.Passion: Energetic, detail-oriented, and genuinely passionate about modern dessert concepts and ingredient-driven café food.Location: Mumbai/Bandra-based or ready to relocate.Compensation & BenefitsSalary: Competitive, ranging from ₹65,000 to ₹80,000 per month (based on experience).Impact: Opportunity to helm the kitchen of a major new brand launch in a high-profile location.Growth: Collaborate with top consulting chefs and shape the culinary culture from day one.Ready to Lead?If you are a driven Head Chef ready for this exciting challenge, we invite you to applyTo apply: Send your CV and a brief note on your café or dessert-focused experience to admin@indulgecreamery.comYou can also DM us here or apply directly via .