Culinary Head

Job highlights

• This role requires a blend of creativity,operational excellence,and international exposure to elevate our caf experience in India and abroad
• Experience: 7 12 years in QSR or caf chains with global exposure (e.g.,Starbucks,Costa,Tim Hortons)
• Proven experience in international menu adaptation
• Flexibility and willingness to travel internationally frequently

We are looking for a Culinary Head who can lead menu innovation, build global SOPs, and ensure consistent taste and quality across 600+ outlets worldwide. This role requires a blend of creativity, operational excellence, and international exposure to elevate our caf experience in India and abroad.

Responsibilities:

• Menu Innovation (India + Global)
  • Develop unique dishes star products for Indian and international markets.
  • Adapt Indian menu offerings to suit local tastes, cultural nuances, and food regulations abroad.
  • Create region-specific fusion menus (e.g., kulhad-inspired drinks for UK/Canada).
  • Stay updated on global QSR caf trends to drive continuous innovation. SOPs Training
  • Design and implement global kitchen SOPs for consistency in taste, hygiene, and service.
  • Train and mentor culinary teams in India and abroad through in-person sessions digital modules.
  • Build a video-based training library for franchise partners worldwide.
  • Groom new teams to ensure uniform standards and cultural adaptability. Quality, Costing Vendor Management
  • Standardize recipes, portion sizes, and plating for global consistency.
  • Develop pricing and costing strategies adapted to international markets.
  • Identify, source, and negotiate with local international suppliers.
  • Implement waste management and sustainability practices (eco-friendly packaging, kulhads, etc.). Franchise Expansion Support
  • Support caf launches in the UK, UAE, Canada, and other future markets.
  • Assist franchise partners with kitchen setup, staff onboarding, and quality audits.
  • Create detailed culinary playbooks manuals for scalable replication. Customer Marketing Alignment
  • Conduct customer tasting programs for new product validation.
  • Collaborate with the marketing team on menu launch campaigns promotions.
  • Ensure all menu innovations are aligned with brand storytelling and positioning.

Requirements:

• Education: Culinary Arts / Hotel Management / Food Technology.

• Experience: 7 12 years in QSR or caf chains with global exposure (e.g., Starbucks, Costa, Tim Hortons).

• Skills:

  • Strong culinary RD and innovation mindset.
  • Proven experience in international menu adaptation.
  • Expertise in SOPs, training, and franchise scalability.
  • Leadership and team grooming skills with excellent communication.
  • Flexibility and willingness to travel internationally frequently.