Corporate Chef

1 week ago

Nettoor Kochi Kerala, India Bektash Full time

Job Title: Corporate/Executive Chef

Company: Bektash Restaurants

Location: Nettoor, Kochi (Central Kitchen)

**Job Type**: Full-Time

About Us

Bektash is one of Kochi’s fastest-growing QSR (Quick Service Restaurant) chains, specializing in Indo-Arabic cuisine with a focus on shawarma, alfahm, and grilled specials. With multiple outlets and a central kitchen in Nettoor, we aim to scale to 20+ outlets by 2026. As we expand, we are looking for a visionary Corporate Chef to lead culinary operations, set kitchen standards, and innovate across our menu offerings.

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Position Overview

As Corporate Chef, you will oversee all aspects of kitchen operations across multiple outlets, with a key focus on:

- Research & Development (R&D) of new recipes and product innovation
- Process creation and standardization to ensure consistency
- Team training and skill development
- Raw material quality control and vendor alignment
- Supporting cost efficiency and yield optimization

This is a strategic leadership role based out of our Central Kitchen in Nettoor, with regular visits to all outlets for quality and performance audits.

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Key Responsibilities
- New Product Development: Design, test, and launch new items suited for a fast-paced QSR environment.
- Standardization: Create and document standard operating procedures (SOPs) for recipes, cooking processes, hygiene, plating, and storage.
- Process Innovation: Identify and implement operational improvements in prep, cooking, and service.
- Quality Assurance: Conduct regular quality checks across outlets to ensure compliance with Bektash standards.
- Inventory & Cost Control: Work with the purchase and operations team to manage food cost, portioning, and minimize waste.
- Team Training: Mentor kitchen staff, conduct onboarding training for new chefs, and promote a culture of discipline and excellence.
- Kitchen Equipment Oversight: Recommend equipment upgrades and ensure all kitchens are properly equipped for safe, efficient operations.
- Compliance & Hygiene: Ensure all outlets adhere to FSSAI and local food safety regulations.

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**Requirements**:

- 8+ years of professional culinary experience, including experience as an Executive/Central Kitchen Chef
- Proven experience in menu development and kitchen process optimization
- Strong leadership, mentoring, and communication skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-unit QSR environment
- Culinary degree or professional chef certification preferred
- Must be based in or willing to relocate to Kochi

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Perks
- Leadership role in a fast-scaling brand
- Opportunity to innovate and leave a lasting impact
- Professional growth with brand expansion
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Staff meals provided

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How to Apply

Submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and what excites you about working with Bektash.

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

Schedule:

- Rotational shift

**Education**:

- Bachelor's (preferred)

**Experience**:

- total work: 6 years (preferred)
- Chef: 5 years (required)

Work Location: In person

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