Job Description
Position: Executive Chef (Multi-Cuisine)
Location: Mumbai
Asset Type: Ultra-Luxury / Ultra-HNI Residential Building
Reporting To: Food & Beverage Manager / General Manager
Team Handling: Culinary Team, Kitchen Stewards & Support Staff
Role Overview
The Executive Chef will be responsible for the pre-opening, launch, and end-to-end culinary operations of an ultra-luxury residential building catering exclusively to Ultra High Net Worth Individuals (UHNI).
The role requires a strong 5-star luxury hotel background, exceptional expertise in multi-cuisine cooking, high standards of hygiene and food safety, leadership capability, creativity, and an unmatched focus on luxury dining experiences.
The Executive Chef will lead the kitchen operations to ensure world-class food quality, service excellence, cost control, procurement, and team management while delivering personalized dining experiences for UHNI residents.
Key Responsibilities
1. Pre-Opening & Concept Development
- Lead pre-opening planning and complete kitchen setup.
- Design kitchen workflow and operational layout for multi-cuisine execution.
- Develop and curate luxury menus across cuisines including:
- Indian (regional and modern interpretations)
- Continental (French, Italian, European classics)
- Oriental (Chinese, Japanese, Thai, Pan-Asian)
- Mediterranean (Greek, Spanish, Levantine)
- Seasonal, wellness-focused and specialty menus
- Source premium ingredients and build a strong vendor network.
- Create SOPs, recipe manuals, plating guidelines, and hygiene standards.
- Recruit, train, and deploy culinary teams before launch.
2. Culinary Operations Management
- Manage end-to-end kitchen operations for:
- In-residence dining
- Private dining rooms, lounges, and poolside service
- Events, banquets, and private celebrations
- Ensure consistency in taste, presentation, and portion control across cuisines.
- Maintain authentic flavors with luxury plating standards.
- Deliver hotel-level quality adapted to a premium residential environment.
3. Resident Experience & Personalization
- Create personalized dining experiences for UHNI residents.
- Maintain resident preference profiles including:
- Dietary restrictions
- Allergies
- Wellness requirements
- Cuisine preferences
- Plan curated tasting menus, chef's tables, and private dining events.
- Ensure complete discretion and professional interaction with residents.
4. Hygiene, Safety & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with FSSAI regulations and global hygiene standards.
- Maintain strict sanitation, cleaning, and food safety protocols.
- Conduct regular kitchen audits, hygiene checks, and equipment inspections.
- Manage pest control, waste management, and kitchen safety procedures.
5. Budgeting & Financial Management
- Prepare and manage kitchen budgets (CapEx & OpEx).
- Monitor and control:
- Food costs across multiple cuisines
- Labor costs
- Inventory levels and wastage
- Implement cost controls without compromising luxury standards.
- Negotiate vendor contracts and ensure premium quality procurement.
- Prepare MIS reports, forecasts, and variance reports for management.
6. Team Leadership & Development
- Lead, motivate, and manage a high-performing culinary team.
- Recruit specialist chefs for different cuisines.
- Conduct training on:
- Multi-cuisine food preparation
- Luxury plating and presentation
- Hygiene and safety standards
- Build a culture of discipline, creativity, innovation, and excellence.
7. Interdepartmental Coordination
- Work closely with:
- F&B Manager for service alignment and menu planning
- Housekeeping for cleanliness and pantry operations
- Concierge and Events teams for private functions and VIP gatherings
- Ensure smooth execution of all multi-department requirements.
Candidate Profile & Eligibility
Mandatory Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of experience as Executive Chef or equivalent senior chef role.
- Strong background from 5-star luxury hotels only such as:
- The Oberoi Group
- Taj Hotels
- Four Seasons
- Proven pre-opening experience in luxury hospitality.
- Expertise in Indian, Continental, Oriental, and Mediterranean cuisines.
- Experience managing large kitchen teams with multi-cuisine operations.
- Exposure to UHNI / VIP guest service standards.
Preferred Experience
- Experience in luxury residences, branded residences, private clubs, or elite hospitality setups.
- International culinary exposure.
- Knowledge of wellness-focused menus, fusion cuisine, and dietary-specific meal planning.
Key Skills & Competencies
- Strong culinary expertise across multiple cuisines.
- Leadership, training, and people management skills.
- Budgeting, costing, and inventory management.
- Deep understanding of hygiene, safety, and quality standards.
- Strong communication and coordination skills.
- Creativity, professionalism, and discretion.
Personal Attributes
- Impeccable grooming and professional presence.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented.
- Passion for innovation and culinary excellence.
- Integrity, confidentiality, and UHNI-level service etiquette.
- Ability to inspire and lead high-performance teams.
