Outlet Kitchen Head

Company Description

The Pizza Bakery, founded in 2017, brings the authentic flavors of Naples to India with 48-hour fermented sourdough, hand-stretched Napoli-style pizzas, and wood-fired cooking in a custom-built brick oven. Known for its dedication to preserving century-old European cooking methods, the restaurant uses premium ingredients from India and Europe to craft its dishes. Alongside its signature pizzas, The Pizza Bakery offers a range of authentic European dishes. The brand has expanded with multiple locations across Bangalore and Colombo, delivering a premium dining experience to its customers.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site role for an Executive Chef based in Bengaluru. The Executive Chef will oversee kitchen operations, plan and create menus, ensure culinary excellence, and maintain high standards of food quality and consistency. Daily responsibilities include leading and mentoring kitchen staff, managing inventory, ensuring food safety and hygiene compliance, and collaborating with management on menu innovation. The role also involves cost control, supplier coordination, and fostering a positive kitchen environment.

Operational Oversight & Quality Assurance

Oversee all food items produced, ensuring consistent quality and adherence to brand standards.

Maintain high standards of hygiene, cleanliness, and sanitation across all kitchen areas.

Personally supervise cooking, thawing, and storage temperatures for all raw and cooked food.

Ensure timely pick-up of food orders by service staff and smooth coordination with outlet teams.

Plan and manage dispatch schedules from the Central Kitchen to all outlets.

Cost Control & Efficiency

Control overall food costs without compromising quality or standards set by management.

Monitor usage, consumption, spoilage, and inventory of food items under supervision.

Minimize food wastage at all stages of production.

Collaborate with purchasing and stores departments to optimize sourcing costs.

Drive kitchen efficiency through process improvements and recipe optimization.

Team Management & HR Coordination

Hire, train, and supervise the central kitchen brigade to ensure high performance.

Maintain accurate attendance records and initiate performance evaluations for all subordinates.

Ensure team members adhere to company policies, hygiene protocols, and brand SOPs.

Foster a motivated and positive work environment.

Process Development & Compliance

Develop and implement standard operating procedures for new tasks and evolving conditions.

Ensure prescribed cleaning agents and methods are used to maintain top-tier cleanliness.

Coordinate pest control procedures and kitchen equipment maintenance with relevant teams.

Review outlet feedback regularly and implement corrective actions as needed.

Send your resume to rajdeep@popoventures.com. Immediate joiners preferred