The posting
Job Summary
Lead and manage kitchen operationsto deliver high-quality Indian and Bangladeshi cuisine. Drive menu innovation,ensure compliance with food safety standards, optimize costs, and develop staffto achieve production, productivity, and profitability goals.
Responsibilities
- Lead kitchen operations to prepare meals that meet company standards, menu specifications, and production schedules
- Plan, direct, control, coordinate, and participate in daily culinary activities to maintain required food quality and standards
- Manage kitchen production goals, productivity, and profitability KPIs set by management
- Oversee budgeting, food and labor costing, forecasting, stock control, resource planning, staffing, inventory, and waste management
- Ensure timely availability of supplies and approved food substitutions for meal preparation
- Develop and implement new culinary recipes and menus in collaboration with relevant departments
- Create innovative menus, seasonal offerings, and party menus to attract and satisfy customers
- Ensure compliance with food safety, quality, health, and hygiene regulations at all times
- Develop cross-marketing strategies with the team to increase profits, such as pairing drinks with food and introducing appealing menu items
- Enhance customer experience by maintaining high food quality and service standards
- Initiate and implement cost-cutting measures without compromising dish quality and taste
- Conduct and support on-the-job training for junior staff and trainees to develop their culinary skills
- Maintain proper handling and temperature control of all food products to ensure safety and quality
- Adhere to workplace safety and health policies and procedures
- Perform additional duties as assigned to support kitchen operations



