Lead a high-standard kitchen team across multiple cuisine sections including North Indian, South Indian, and Mughlai traditions. You will be responsible for end-to-end kitchen operations, from menu innovation and cost engineering to ensuring rigorous international food safety compliance. This role offers full autonomy to shape the culinary direction of a growing group.
Head Chef at expanding premium restaurant group
Are you an expert in Indian regional cuisine ready to lead a high-performing kitchen? We are seeking a Head Chef to join a growing premium restaurant group in Mumbai. You will have full autonomy over menu innovation and team development while upholding world-class food safety standards like HACCP and FSSC 22000. If you have over 8 years of experience and a passion for North and South Indian culinary traditions, this is your chance to shape the future of a scaling brand. Join a team where quality and safety are in the DNA.
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Location
Mumbai, India
Compensation
Not Disclosed
Company
Confidential company
Role overview
About the company
Expanding premium Indian restaurant group
What you will do
- Engineer and standardize authentic Indian regional menus, incorporating North Indian, South Indian, and Mughlai traditions.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a large kitchen brigade, ensuring excellence across all preparation and service stations.
- Maintain and enforce strict FSSAI, HACCP, and FSSC 22000 compliance to uphold the group’s safety DNA.
Who this is a fit for
- 8+ years of professional kitchen experience with deep expertise in diverse Indian regional cuisines and seafood.
- Proven track record in kitchen leadership, including staff training, operational management, and menu costing.
- Experience working in certified environments with a strong commitment to food safety and standardized recipe development.
Why this role is remarkable
- Take full ownership of the culinary strategy and menu innovation for a recognized hospitality group.
- Operate within a well-funded environment that prioritizes world-class food safety standards and certifications.
- Directly influence the growth and success of a scaling brand by working closely with the founding team.
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