Head Chef (Western Cuisine)

Aarti Wellness

will open for

Wellness F&B , we are hiring for

Head Chef

that will oversees all kitchen operations, leads menu development, ensures food quality aligned with our

health-conscious concept,

and manages kitchen team performance. This role requires strong culinary creativity, R&D capability, and operational discipline to support the growth of a wellness-driven brand.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead end-to-end kitchen operations including food preparation, cooking standards, inventory control, hygiene, and team management.

Develop, test, and refine new menu items that align with our healthy and clean-food concept.

Conduct

culinary R&D

for seasonal menus, new product development, and wellness-focused recipes.

Collaborate with founders, nutritionists, consultants, and brand teams on taste, presentation, and nutritional direction.

Standardize recipes, portioning, and plating for consistency across outlets.

Monitor food cost, COGS, waste control, and kitchen efficiency.

Train and mentor kitchen staff to maintain quality and discipline.

Conduct food tastings and regular evaluations to refine menus.

Analyze raw material usage and control waste.

Work closely with the Purchasing Department to select efficient and high-quality suppliers.

Ensure compliance with hygiene and sanitation standards (HACCP preferred).

Coordinate closely with PPIC for procurement planning and raw material forecasting.

Support new store openings, kitchen setup, and culinary training.

Qualifications: Minimum education of a Diploma (D3) in Culinary Arts, Hospitality, Culinary Management, or a related field.

Minimum 5–7 years of experience

in professional kitchens, including:

Experience as a

Head Chef or Sous Chef , and

Proven background in

culinary R&D or menu development .

Strong creativity, especially in healthy cuisine, western cuisine, modern café dishes, and wellness-focused recipes.

Solid understanding of kitchen operations, workflow, and food costing.

Strong leadership, team communication, and coordination skills.

Detail-oriented, disciplined, and able to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Willing to be placed at operational locations as needed.

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