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Chef Manager

Chef Manager

food whisperer • Bengaluru / Bangalore, India
12 days ago
Job description

Role Summary

The Chef Manager will be responsible for end-to-end kitchen operations at Food Whisperer, ensuring consistent food quality, cost control, hygiene compliance, and team management. The role combines hands-on cooking expertise with strong operational and people-management skills to support scaling and daily efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Kitchen Operations & Food Quality

  • Plan, prepare, and oversee daily kitchen production as per Food Whisperer standards
  • Ensure consistency in taste, presentation, portioning, and plating
  • Develop, standardize, and update recipes, SOPs, and kitchen processes
  • Monitor food quality during prep, service, and dispatch

Cost Control & Inventory

  • Manage food cost, wastage control, and yield optimization
  • Plan procurement, vendor coordination, and raw material forecasting
  • Maintain inventory, stock rotation (FIFO), and daily consumption reports
  • Support menu costing and margin improvement initiatives

Team Management

  • Lead, train, and supervise chefs, commis, and kitchen staff
  • Prepare duty rosters, manage attendance, and ensure adequate staffing
  • Conduct on-the-job training and skill development
  • Maintain discipline, motivation, and a high-performance kitchen culture

Hygiene, Safety & Compliance

  • Ensure strict adherence to FSSAI, food safety, and hygiene standards
  • Maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and pest-control practices
  • Conduct regular audits and corrective actions
  • Ensure compliance with local health and safety regulations

Coordination & Reporting

  • Coordinate with operations, procurement, and service teams
  • Handle customer feedback related to food quality and take corrective action
  • Prepare daily/weekly kitchen MIS reports (food cost, wastage, manpower)
  • Support new outlet launches, menu trials, and pilot projects

Desired Candidate Profile

  • Diploma / Degree in Hotel Management or Culinary Arts preferred
  • 6–10 years of kitchen experience, with at least 2–3 years in a managerial role
  • Experience in QSR, cloud kitchen, casual dining, or central kitchen operations
  • Strong knowledge of Indian & international cuisines (as relevant to the brand)
  • Good understanding of food costing, inventory, and SOP-driven kitchens
  • Leadership mindset with hands-on approach

Key Skills & Competencies

  • Kitchen operations & team leadership
  • Food costing & inventory control
  • SOP & process orientation
  • Hygiene & compliance management
  • Time management and multitasking
  • Strong communication & problem-solving skills


Skills Required
Inventory Control, Food Costing

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