4) Culinary Head

Chaisuttabarindia; Indore District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

A global café chain is seeking a Culinary Head to lead menu innovation and build global SOPs. This role demands a creative visionary with extensive experience in QSR or café chains, focusing on quality and consistency across 600+ outlets. The ideal candidate has a strong culinary background and can adapt menus for various international markets, all while ensuring sustainability. This position will require frequent international travel.

Qualifications

• 7–12 years in QSR or café chains with global exposure required.
• Strong leadership and team grooming skills necessary.
• Flexibility to travel internationally frequently.

Responsibilities

• Lead menu innovation and ensure quality across outlets.
• Design global kitchen SOPs for consistency.
• Train culinary teams both locally and internationally.
• Implement waste management and sustainable practices.
• Support restaurant launches in international markets.

Skills

Culinary R&D

International menu adaptation

SOP development

Leadership

Communication

Flexibility to travel

Education

Culinary Arts

Hotel Management

Food Technology

Job description

We are looking for a Culinary Head who can lead menu innovation, build global SOPs, and ensure consistent taste and quality across 600+ outlets worldwide. This role requires a blend of creativity, operational excellence, and international exposure to elevate our café experience in India and abroad.

Responsibilities

• Develop unique dishes & star products for Indian and international markets.
• Adapt Indian menu offerings to suit local tastes, cultural nuances, and food regulations abroad.
• Create region-specific fusion menus (e.g., kulhad-inspired drinks for UK/Canada).
• Stay updated on global QSR & café trends to drive continuous innovation.

SOPs & Training

• Design and implement global kitchen SOPs for consistency in taste, hygiene, and service.
• Train and mentor culinary teams in India and abroad through in-person sessions & digital modules.
• Build a video-based training library for franchise partners worldwide.
• Groom new teams to ensure uniform standards and cultural adaptability.
• Standardize recipes, portion sizes, and plating for global consistency.
• Develop pricing and costing strategies adapted to international markets.
• Identify, source, and negotiate with local & international suppliers.
• Implement waste management and sustainability practices (eco-friendly packaging, kulhads, etc.).
• Support café launches in the UK, UAE, Canada, and other future markets.
• Assist franchise partners with kitchen setup, staff onboarding, and quality audits.
• Create detailed culinary playbooks & manuals for scalable replication.

Customer & Marketing Alignment

• Conduct customer tasting programs for new product validation.
• Collaborate with the marketing team on menu launch campaigns & promotions.
• Ensure all menu innovations are aligned with brand storytelling and positioning.

Requirements

• Education: Culinary Arts / Hotel Management / Food Technology.
• Experience: 7–12 years in QSR or café chains with global exposure (e.g., Starbucks, Costa, Tim Hortons).
• Skills:
  • Strong culinary R&D and innovation mindset.
  • Proven experience in international menu adaptation.
  • Expertise in SOPs, training, and franchise scalability.
  • Leadership and team grooming skills with excellent communication.
  • Flexibility and willingness to travel internationally frequently.