Head Chef

Indulge Creamery Ice Creams & Desserts • Ajmer, IN

3 days ago

Job description

About the Opportunity

Are you a dynamic, hands-on culinary leader ready to launch one of Mumbai’s most exciting new concepts?

Indulge Creamery is a premium, ice cream-focused café inspired by the New York Diner experience, opening soon in the heart of Bandra, Mumbai . We are seeking an experienced and energetic Head Chef to take full charge of our food operations, menu execution, and kitchen team.

This is a high-impact leadership role, perfect for a passionate chef ready to innovate in a modern, all-electric kitchen setting.

What You’ll Be Leading (Key Responsibilities)

Kitchen Leadership : Oversee and manage all daily kitchen operations and food production, ensuring absolute consistency and premium quality across all dishes.
Menu Execution : Lead the entire team in executing our gourmet café menu, with a focus on breakfast items, bowls, high-end sandwiches, burgers, and our signature ice cream-based desserts.
Culinary Excellence : Drive the narrative for our gourmet sandwiches and burgers, leveraging expertise in European, Continental, and Mediterranean cuisine to perfect and introduce new recipes.
Dessert Innovation : Spearhead the café’s creative sundae program , leading ideation and precise execution of all modern dessert concepts.
R&D & Collaboration : Actively collaborate with consulting chefs on menu R&D, recipe development, and innovative plating techniques.
Operations & Standards : Maintain the highest levels of hygiene, food safety, and kitchen administration (ordering, stock management, SOPs).
Team Development : Recruit, train, and motivate the kitchen team for service excellence and culinary growth.

What We’re Looking For (Requirements)

Experience : Minimum 8 years of progressive culinary experience, including significant time as a CDP, Sous Chef, or Head Chef. A background in QSR, café, or a similar high-volume modern food setting is strongly preferred.

Technical Skills : Proven mastery of all-electric / induction cooking, fryer operations, and live counter service.

Cuisine Expertise : Deep expertise in gourmet café cuisine, specifically gourmet burgers, sandwiches, and modern desserts (European / Continental / Mediterranean focus is essential).

Leadership : Proven track record in effective team management, quality control, and implementing strict kitchen SOPs.

Passion : Energetic, detail-oriented, and genuinely passionate about modern dessert concepts and ingredient-driven café food.

Location : Mumbai / Bandra-based or ready to relocate.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary : Competitive, ranging from ₹65,000 to ₹80,000 per month (based on experience).

Impact : Opportunity to helm the kitchen of a major new brand launch in a high-profile location.

Growth : Collaborate with top consulting chefs and shape the culinary culture from day one.

Ready to Lead?

If you are a driven Head Chef ready for this exciting challenge, we invite you to apply!

To apply : Send your CV and a brief note on your café or dessert-focused experience to admin@indulgecreamery.com

You can also DM us here or apply directly via .

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