Head Chef

Gurugram, HR, in on site Until 8/21/2026 First posted March 23, 2025 Last posted March 23, 2025
Job description

We are a leading catering network with Offices in India, USA and Australia.

We are looking for an experienced and qualified Head Chef to organize the kitchen’s activities. You will be the first in command in the facilities and will create and inspect dishes before they arrive at the customers ensuring high quality and contentment.

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Control and direct the food preparation process and any other relative activities
  • Construct menus with new or existing culinary creations ensuring the variety and quality of the servings
  • Approve and “polish” dishes before they reach the customer
  • Plan orders of equipment or ingredients according to identified shortages
  • Arrange for repairs when necessary
  • Remedy any problems or defects
  • Be fully in charge of hiring, managing and training kitchen staff
  • Oversee the work of subordinates
  • Estimate staff’s workload and compensations
  • Maintain records of payroll and attendance
  • Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards
  • Foster a climate of cooperation and respect between co-workers
  • Proven experience as head chef
  • Exceptional proven ability of kitchen management
  • Ability in dividing responsibilities and monitoring progress
  • Outstanding communication and leadership skills
  • Up-to-date with culinary trends and optimized kitchen processes
  • Good understanding of useful computer programs (MS Office, restaurant management software, POS)
  • Credentials in health and safety training
  • Degree in Culinary science or related certificate
About this role

Summary

Manage kitchen activities, create menus, oversee staff, ensure quality and safety standards

Job title

Head Chef

Experience level

proven experience

Industry

catering

Location requirements

Gurugram, HR, in; remote not allowed

Salary

Not specified

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

culinary sciencekitchen managementfood safetyMS Officerestaurant management softwarePOS

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

culinarykitchen managementfood safetymenu planningstaff training
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Gurugram, Haryana, India

On-site City