Head Chef

Role & responsibilities

Culinary Leadership

• Develop, refine, and execute Endlesss menu (burgers, plated desserts, starters, small plates, and beverages) with a focus on gourmet quality, consistency, and innovation.
• Maintain Endlesss brand philosophy: minimalist, cinematic dining with uncompromising taste and presentation.
• Balance creativity with practicalitydesign dishes that are both unique and scalable in Coimbatores dining market.

2. Kitchen Operations

• Oversee daily kitchen operations: prep, cooking, plating, quality checks, and timely service.
• Standardize recipes and portion sizes to ensure consistency, cost control, and customer satisfaction.
• Establish and monitor kitchen workflows, hygiene standards, and equipment maintenance schedules.

3. Team Management

• Recruit, train, and lead the kitchen team (sous chefs, commis, pastry team, dishwashers).
• Set performance standards and provide continuous mentoring and skill development.
• Foster a collaborative, disciplined, and respectful kitchen culture in line with Endless's ethos.
• Guest Experience
• Occasionally interact with guests to understand feedback and align the kitchen experience with customer expectations.
• Ensure the plating, aroma, and presentation reflect Endless's luxury standards.

Preferred candidate profile

Background & Experience

• 5–10 years of professional culinary experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership/head chef role.
• Strong background in gourmet burgers, modern European, Italian, and plated desserts.
• Experience in premium casual / fine-dining cafs or luxury boutique restaurants.
• Exposure to both kitchen operations (costing, team management) and culinary innovation (seasonal menus, trends).
• Previous experience in setting up a new kitchen or brand is a plus.

Skills & Competencies

• Culinary Mastery: Proficient in brioche buns, gourmet patties, sauces, small plates, plated desserts, and premium coffee pairings.
• Aesthetic Awareness: Ability to plate food with a cinematic, minimal, and luxury-driven style that matches Endless's brand identity.
• Leadership: Skilled at training, mentoring, and managing a diverse kitchen team while maintaining discipline and respect.
• Financial Acumen: Knowledge of food costing, portioning, wastage control, and supplier negotiations.
• Innovation: Keen sense of food trends with the ability to adapt them to Coimbatore's market.
• Communication: Professional, clear, and collaborative with management, staff, and occasionally guests.

Personality & Attitude

• Creative yet grounded—able to push culinary boundaries while ensuring day-to-day consistency.
• Passionate about food with an obsession for detail, presentation, and guest satisfaction.
• Calm under pressure in a high-paced kitchen environment.
• Aligned with Endless's ethos: cinematic, old-money inspired, and uncompromising on quality.
• Growth mindset—sees Endless not just as a job, but as a long-term brand to build and scale.

Preferred Qualifications

• Formal culinary training (from institutes like IHM, WGSHA Manipal, Le Cordon Bleu, etc.) is desirable but not mandatory if proven with strong portfolio/experience.