Founder Chef

4 days ago

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India edobbon Full time ₹ 6,00,000 - ₹ 18,00,000 per year

Founder Chef / Culinary Co-Founder (Dessert Focus)

Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Employment Type: Full-Time (On-Site)

Compensation: Equity + Creative Ownership

About edobbon
edobbon is redefining convenience by creating the world's first healthy-first retail ecosystem.

More than an e-grocery or a store, edobbon blends technology, trust, and wellness into one seamless experience where every product is chosen not just for price, but for its impact on everyday health.

From nutritious groceries and organic essentials to clean personal care and wellness-driven products, edobbon curates only what's good for people and safe for families. With no minimum order value, flexible delivery options, and 24×7 accessibility, it removes barriers between consumers and healthier choices.

At edobbon, the future of retail isn't just convenient it's conveniently healthy.

Role Overview
We're looking for a Founder Chef / Culinary Co-Founder (Dessert Focus) to lead culinary innovation for our new dessert-first brand under the edobbon umbrella.

This is a founding-level role for a creative, experimental, and passionate dessert chef who can transform Indian and global influences into signature recipes, scalable products, and memorable experiences.

You'll work directly with the founding team to conceptualize, test, and launch a dessert range that merges creativity, health, and storytelling.

Key Responsibilities
Conceptualize, design, and test modern pastry and dessert menus for cafes, packaged products, and brand experiences.

Lead recipe R&D, menu engineering, and plating design ensuring innovation, consistency, and scalability.

Source and standardize high-quality, natural ingredients that align with the brand's health-forward approach.

Oversee kitchen setup, team hiring, SOPs, hygiene, and quality control for all culinary operations.

Collaborate with marketing, design, and product teams to bring visual, sensory, and narrative alignment to the culinary identity.

Build the foundation for a future-ready dessert lab, driving continuous experimentation and evolution.

Qualifications
5–10 years of experience in pastry, desserts, or cafe product development.

Proven ability to design menus, create recipes, and lead culinary innovation.

Strong understanding of Indian ingredients, fusion desserts, and natural flavor pairings.

Knowledge of food safety, FSSAI guidelines, and inventory management.

Prior experience in R&D, brand collaboration, or boutique dessert kitchens preferred.

A culinary degree or equivalent hands-on experience in professional kitchens.

Excellent leadership, creativity, and time management skills.

Must be based in, or open to relocating to, Mumbai.

What We Offer
Equity & Founding Partner opportunity build, own, and scale your vision.

Creative freedom to experiment, innovate, and shape the brand identity.

Work directly with edobbon's founding team on an idea set to redefine India's dessert experience.

Long-term growth into brand head, product innovation lead, or culinary director roles as we scale nationally.

How to Apply
Apply directly here on LinkedIn or email your profile and portfolio to

with the subject line "Founder Chef Application – edobbon".

If you live for that "wow" bite and want to change the way India experiences dessert we'd love to meet you.

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