Sr Chef

Job Summary

The Senior Chef will be responsible for conceptualising, developing and evolving the brand's culinary offering, while preserving the brand core ethos and identity. This is a creative, hands-on and strategic role, with significant collaboration with the founders and operational teams.

Location: Mumbai, India.

Job Type: Full time.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead menu ideation, innovation and new dish development across the brand.

• Develop seasonal offerings, new concepts and flavour combinations while maintaining the brand culinary identity.

• Work closely with the founders on tastings, menu reviews and culinary direction.

• Identify new ingredients, techniques and culinary trends relevant to the brand.

• Review the existing menu and identify opportunities for refinement and evolution.

• Ensure new concepts balance creativity, quality, food cost and operational feasibility.

• Develop and standardise recipes and ensure consistency across outlets.

• Collaborate with kitchen and operations teams on the implementation and execution of new offerings.

• Foster a culture of culinary experimentation, learning and excellence.

  Candidate Profile

• 10+ years of culinary experience, with strong exposure to menu development and culinary innovation.

• Experience in premium restaurants, cafes, hospitality groups or food brands; multi-outlet experience preferred.

• Strong understanding of ingredients, flavour profiles, presentation and contemporary culinary trends.

• Exposure to French / European cuisine would be an advantage.

• Demonstrated ability to take a concept from ideation through testing and execution.

• Highly creative, curious and hands-on, with a strong passion for food.

• Commercially aware, with an understanding of costing, scalability and operational practicality.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills, particularly with founders and senior stakeholders.

  What Were Looking For

Someone who can challenge, create and evolve - bringing a fresh perspective to the brand while understanding and protecting what makes the brand distinctive. This is an opportunity to shape the next chapter of the brand culinary identity.

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