Head Chef

Company Description

Idli Curry Co is an premium Tamil Nadu Cuisine cloud kitchen brand based in Mumbai, known for delivering authentic flavours with modern consistency and speed. We pride ourselves on high-quality ingredients, tight kitchen operations, and a commitment to maintaining traditional South Indian taste profiles across all our offerings. As we expand, we’re looking for passionate culinary professionals to join our growing team.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site role for a Head Chef at Idli Curry Co, located in Vikhroli, Mumbai.

The Head Chef will lead daily kitchen operations, ensure taste consistency, and uphold high-quality standards for South Indian dishes both veg and non veg.

Responsibilities include :

Leading and supervising the kitchen team

Managing production schedules and daily operations

Ensuring all SOPs, hygiene, and food safety standards are followed

Overseeing inventory, costing, and vendor coordination

Innovating and refining menu items to improve efficiency and flavour

Maintaining kitchen discipline, cleanliness, and equipment health

Working closely with management to streamline operations and scale production

Qualification

Strong experience in South Indian cuisine (mandatory)

Proven experience as a Head Chef or in a senior kitchen leadership role

Expertise in menu planning, recipe standardization, and food presentation

Excellent leadership and team management skills

Strong understanding of kitchen operations, workflow, and staff training

Good organizational skills : inventory control, cost management, and maintaining hygiene standards

Creativity and innovation in improving recipes and processes

Strong communication and problem-solving abilities

Culinary certifications are preferred

Minimum 3–5 years of relevant kitchen experience