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Location: Mumbai

Reporting to: Head – Kitchen Design (Projects)

Travel: Pan-India (as required)

A senior kitchen planning expert who bridges chef intent, operational reality, and technical execution.

Role Overview

We are looking for a Senior Kitchen Design – Technical professional with strong expertise in commercial kitchen planning and operations-driven design. The role focuses on working closely with chefs, operations experts, and design teams to translate menu and service concepts into efficient, compliant, and buildable kitchen designs.

While the role involves pan-India site and factory visits, the core responsibility is kitchen planning, technical coordination, and design validation, ensuring that execution faithfully delivers the intended operational outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Kitchen Planning & Operational Coordination (Primary)

Lead detailed commercial kitchen planning in coordination with:
Chefs
Operations experts
Client representatives
Translate menus, service formats, and operating models into:
Equipment planning
Zoning and workflow layouts
Capacity-appropriate designs
Participate in design workshops and reviews as an operations-focused kitchen expert
Ensure kitchen layouts support efficiency, safety, hygiene, and future flexibility

Technical Design & Validation

Review and validate kitchen layouts, BOQs, and technical drawings prepared by the design team
Prepare and coordinate MEP rough-in requirements including exhaust, fresh air, gas, plumbing, and electrical loads
Ensure compliance with FSSAI requirements, fire regulations, HVAC/exhaust norms, and gas safety standards
Support resolution of technical and operational conflicts during design development

Shop Drawings, Fabrication & Execution Support

Review and approve shop drawings for kitchen equipment and fabrication packages
Visit vendor factories to:
Review fabrication quality and detailing
Validate materials, finishes, and workmanship
Approve equipment prior to dispatch
Conduct site visits as required to:
Validate MEP coordination
Support installation and commissioning
Assist pre-handover and food trial readiness

Consultant & Stakeholder Coordination

Liaise with MEP, HVAC, Fire consultants, architects, and project teams to align kitchen operational needs with base-building systems
Provide clear technical inputs and clarifications during coordination meetings
Support the Head – Kitchen Design in client and consultant discussions

Team Collaboration

Work closely with kitchen designers and CAD teams as a senior technical team member
Guide junior designers on operational planning, constructability, and execution readiness
Contribute to internal QA/QC and design governance processes

Experience & Skills

6–10 years of experience in commercial kitchen planning, design, and execution
Strong hands-on experience coordinating with chefs and operations experts
Solid understanding of kitchen workflows, service models, and capacity planning
Working knowledge of FSSAI norms, fire regulations, HVAC/exhaust systems, and gas safety
Proficiency in:
AutoCAD (layout review & coordination)
Excel (BOQs, technical and capacity analysis)
PowerPoint (design narratives and operational presentations)
Willingness to travel pan-India as required by project needs

Success Indicators

Kitchens designed with strong operational logic and chef buy-in
Minimal design changes during execution due to early operational clarity
Smooth coordination between kitchen design, MEP, and execution teams
Consistent quality in shop drawings and fabricated equipment

Why SODEXO:

Healthy Work-Life Balance
Leadership Development
Global Career Opportunities
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Inclusive Culture
Competitive Compensation
Comprehensive Health & Wellness Benefits

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