Head Chef
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Job Summary
Job Description: Head Chef cum Quality Head
Location: Noida
Industry: QSR / Snacking / Food & Beverages
Experience: 8–15 years (preferably with QSR snacking or multi-outlet chains)
About the Role
We are a rapidly growing restaurant chain with 7 outlets currently operating and ambitious plans to expand to 20 outlets in the next 3 months. We are looking for a Head Chef cum Quality Head who can play a pivotal role in ensuring consistent taste food innovation hygiene standards and quality control across all outlets.
This is a high-impact role where you will shape the food DNA of the brand set up strong SOPs and work closely with the founding team to scale operations.
Key Responsibilities
Culinary Leadership
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Develop standardize and refine recipes for all menu items including snacks and sweets.
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Ensure taste portion size and presentation remain uniform across outlets.
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Drive new product development and seasonal launches to keep the menu fresh and competitive.
Quality & Hygiene Management
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Implement and monitor FSSAI compliance HACCP practices and food safety guidelines across all kitchens.
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Establish robust quality-check processes for raw materials semi-prepared items and final output.
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Train and audit kitchen teams on hygiene and food handling standards.
Operations & Scale-Up
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Create SOPs and recipe cards to ensure seamless replication of dishes across multiple outlets.
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Work with supply chain and procurement teams to source high-quality cost-effective raw materials.
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Build and lead a centralized kitchen quality system to support rapid expansion.
Team Building & Training
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Hire train and mentor kitchen staff and outlet chefs.
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Conduct regular workshops to upskill staff on new techniques plating standards and hygiene protocols.
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Foster a culture of discipline innovation and accountability within kitchen teams.
Requirements
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8–15 years of professional experience in QSR snacking companies or large-format restaurants with multi-outlet exposure.
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Strong background in recipe standardization taste profiling and food quality systems.
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Proven track record in setting up or managing a centralized kitchen is a plus.
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Deep knowledge of food safety regulations audits and certifications.
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Excellent leadership training and team management skills.
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Based in or willing to relocate to Noida.
Why Join Us
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Opportunity to work directly with founding team members who have built successful brands.
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Be part of a fast-scaling restaurant chain at an exciting growth stage.
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Freedom to innovate and set the gold standard for taste and quality in QSR/snacking space.
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Competitive compensation with performance-based incentives.
Key Skills
- Culinary Experience
- Food Handling
- Restaurant Experience
- Kitchen Management Experience
- Food Preparation Experience
- Kitchen Experience
- Food Industry
- Cooking
- Cost Control
- Baking
- Sanitation
- Leadership Experience
