Head Chef

About Us

, we are launching an innovative cloud kitchen focused on clean, nourishing, and exceptionally delicious food. We believe that healthy eating should never compromise on taste or visual appeal. We are looking for a passionate, creative, and skilled Chef who can take charge of recipe development for our healthy cafe menu, ensure consistent high-quality taste and presentation, and lead kitchen operations alongside an assistant cook.

Role Overview

As our Head Chef, you will be the culinary heartbeat of the kitchen. You will design, test, and standardize clean, wholesome recipes (salads, grain bowls, healthy wraps, smoothies, guilt-free bakes, etc.) optimized for delivery. You will work hand-in-hand with an assistant cook to manage daily kitchen production, maintain strict food safety standards, and ensure every dish sent out looks Instagram-worthy and tastes incredible.

Key Responsibilities

• Recipe Development & Innovation:
• Design and develop new, exciting, and nutritious menu items tailored for a healthy cafe concept.
• Experiment with superfoods, plant-based alternatives, clean proteins, and wholesome ingredients to maximize nutritional value without sacrificing flavor.
• Create detailed recipe cards, portion control guides, and standardized operating procedures (SOPs).
• Taste, Quality & Presentation Excellence:
• Ensure consistent, top-tier taste across every batch prepared in the kitchen.
• Focus on plating and packaging presentation so that food arrives at customers' doors looking as appetizing as it would in a high-end dine-in cafe.
• Kitchen Operations & Team Management:
• Oversee daily kitchen operations and delegate prep and cooking tasks effectively to your assistant cook.
• Maintain strict inventory management, monitor stock rotation, minimize food waste, and coordinate raw material ordering.
• Hygiene & Safety Compliance:
• Uphold highest standards of kitchen cleanliness, food safety, and personal hygiene in compliance with local health regulations.

What We Are Looking For

• Experience: [e.g., 2–5+ years] of professional culinary experience in cafes, healthy food restaurants, or cloud kitchens, with a strong portfolio of healthy/clean-eating recipes.
• Culinary Skill & Creativity: Deep understanding of flavor pairing, clean ingredients, macro-friendly cooking, and modern cafe trends.
• Presentation Focus: An eye for detail regarding food styling, garnish, and packaging optimization for delivery.
• Leadership & Teamwork: Ability to lead, train, and support an assistant cook in a fast-paced environment.
• Cloud Kitchen Mindset: Comfortable working in a delivery-first setup, managing time efficiently during peak hours, and maintaining consistency under pressure.

Perks & Benefits

• Creative Freedom: Full ownership of the menu and recipe pipeline.
• Growth Opportunity: Grow alongside a scaling cloud kitchen brand with opportunities for expansion into multiple outlets.
• Work Environment: Energetic team with a supportive culture.

Pay: ₹13,000.00 - ₹55,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person