Executive Chef

We are looking to hire a commendable executive chef to manage our kitchen staff and to resolve kitchen issues swiftly. The executive chef attracts and retains staff, maintains a cooperative relationship with team members, optimizes staff productivity, and serves as a replacement in team members' absence. You will train staff to use new recipes, cooking techniques and equipment, and oversee cooks performing food preparation. You will oversee the delivery of food supplies, prepare special dishes, and supervise overall kitchen operations during dinner service.

**Responsibilities**
- Plan and direct food preparation and culinary activities
- Modify menus or create new ones that meet quality standards
- Estimate food requirements and food/labor costs
- Supervise kitchen staff’s activities
- Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs
- Setting and monitoring performance standards for staff
- Rectify arising problems or complaints
- Implementing hygiene policies and examining equipment for cleanliness
- Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards
- Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers
- Obtaining feedback on food and service quality, and handling customer problems and complaints

**Requirements and skills**
- Proven working experience as a Head Chef
- Excellent record of kitchen management
- Ability to spot and resolve problems efficiently
- Capable of delegating multiple tasks
- Communication and leadership skills
- Keep up with cooking trends and best practices
- Ability to meet deadlines.
- Available to work on-call, shifts, after hours, over weekends, and on public holidays.

Pay: ₹50,000.00 - ₹80,000.00 per month

**Benefits**:

- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Rotational shift

Supplemental pay types:

- Performance bonus
- Yearly bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Trivandrum, Kerala: Reliably commute or willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (required)

Application Question(s):

- How many years experience do you hold as executive chef?

**Language**:

- Hindi (preferred)
- English (preferred)

License/Certification:

- Indian Driving License (preferred)