Head Chef

About The Box Company

The Box Company (TBC) is building India's next-generation quick-service food brand, reimagining Indian street food and comfort food through premium ingredients, modern operations, and an exceptional customer experience.

We're creating a scalable food brand with a strong focus on consistency, innovation, and operational excellence. If you're passionate about building something from the ground up and want to shape the future of a growing food company, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and passionate Head Chef to lead our kitchen operations in Haldwani.

As our Head Chef, you won't just run a kitchen—you'll help build the culinary foundation of our brand. You'll oversee menu development, recipe standardization, quality control, kitchen operations, staff training, and food innovation while ensuring every dish meets our standards for taste, presentation, and consistency.

This is an opportunity to join at an early stage and play a key role in shaping a rapidly growing food business.

Responsibilities

* Lead all day-to-day kitchen operations.

* Develop, refine, and standardize recipes for consistent execution.

* Design and improve menu offerings in collaboration with the leadership team.

* Maintain exceptional food quality, presentation, and portion consistency.

* Train, mentor, and manage kitchen staff while fostering a culture of excellence.

* Plan kitchen schedules and oversee daily workflow.

* Monitor inventory, procurement, and vendor relationships.

* Control food costs, minimize waste, and improve operational efficiency.

* Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and hygiene standards.

* Introduce new recipes and continuously improve existing products based on customer feedback.

* Establish SOPs for preparation, storage, and kitchen operations to support future scaling.

Qualifications

* Proven experience as a Head Chef, Sous Chef, or in a similar leadership role.

* Strong expertise in menu development, food preparation, and presentation.

* Experience managing kitchen teams, inventory, scheduling, and food costing.

* Deep understanding of food safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance.

* Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen environment.

* Strong leadership, communication, and team management skills.

* Creative mindset with a passion for food innovation and continuous improvement.

* Culinary degree or professional certification is preferred but not required.

* Experience in QSR, cafés, cloud kitchens, or concept-driven restaurants is an advantage.