Job Description

Head Chef – Premium Vegetarian Restaurant

Location: Ahmedabad, Gujarat

Employment: Full-time

We are launching a new premium pure-vegetarian restaurant in Ahmedabad and are looking for an experienced, passionate and hands-on Head Chef to lead our kitchen operations.

About the Role

We are looking for an all-rounder Head Chef with strong practical experience across multiple cuisines and the ability to maintain taste, quality, consistency, presentation and kitchen discipline.

Cuisines

The candidate should have professional experience in most/all of the following:

Indian

Punjabi
Gujarati
Kathiyawadi

Chinese

Continental / Global

Italian
Mexican

Pure vegetarian kitchen experience is strongly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage the complete kitchen operation.
Prepare and execute dishes across multiple cuisines.
Develop and standardise recipes, portions and presentation.
Maintain consistent taste and quality across every service.
Create and introduce innovative vegetarian dishes.
Plan daily mise-en-place and kitchen production.
Manage and train the kitchen team.
Maintain high standards of hygiene, cleanliness and food safety.
Control food costs, wastage and portion sizes.
Manage kitchen inventory and coordinate with vendors.
Ensure smooth and timely service during lunch and dinner.
Establish kitchen SOPs and maintain operational discipline.
Work closely with management on menu development and continuous improvement.

We Are Looking For

5+ years of professional (head chef) kitchen experience preferred.
Strong hands-on knowledge of multiple cuisines.
Proven experience managing a kitchen/team.
Excellent understanding of food quality, consistency and presentation.
Ability to work in a premium restaurant environment.
Creative mindset with an interest in modern vegetarian cuisine.
Strong leadership and team-management skills.
Good understanding of food costing, inventory and wastage control.
Ability to work under pressure during high-volume service.
Passion for food and willingness to experiment and innovate.

What You'll Get

Opportunity to lead the kitchen of a new premium vegetarian restaurant.
Freedom to contribute to menu development and create signature dishes.
Opportunity to build and establish the restaurant's food identity from the beginning.
Competitive salary based on experience and capability.

Location: Ahmedabad

Interested candidates can DM me or share their CV/profile.

If you know a talented Head Chef who would be a great fit, please tag or refer them.