Executive Chef- Indian restaurant

Little Kitchen Help Ltd; New Delhi; On-site; INR 812,000 - 973,000; Full time

Job summary

Little Kitchen Help Ltd in New Delhi is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead the kitchen of an established modern vegetarian restaurant in Ashok Vihar, New Delhi.

You will drive creative vegetarian menus, manage a high-volume operation for 150–200 covers, oversee cost control and collaborate with management to elevate guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Executive Chef or Head Chef in a restaurant.
• Experience managing a high-volume operation (150–200 covers).
• Strong knowledge of modern vegetarian cuisine.
• Creative menu development and food presentation.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Understanding of food costing, budgeting and inventory.
• Stable employment history and ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the complete kitchen operation, ensuring consistent food quality, presentation and service standards.
• Develop innovative and exciting vegetarian menus, introducing new dishes and seasonal specials.
• Manage daily kitchen operations in a busy 150–200 cover restaurant.
• Lead, train and motivate the kitchen team, maintaining high standards of discipline and performance.
• Monitor food costs, portion control, wastage and kitchen budgets.
• Ensure excellent food hygiene, safety and kitchen cleanliness standards.
• Manage stock control, purchasing and supplier relationships.
• Maintain consistency in taste, quality and presentation across all menu items.
• Work closely with restaurant management to improve customer satisfaction and overall restaurant performance.

Skills

Leadership

Menu development

Food costing

Inventory management

Kitchen budgeting

Team management

Creativity

Pressure handling

Job description

Salary: ₹80,000 per month

About the Role

Job Description – Executive Chef

Location: Ashok Vihar, New Delhi, India

Restaurant: Established Modern Vegetarian Restaurant

Salary: ₹80,000 per month

We are seeking an experienced, creative and hands‑on Executive Chef to lead the kitchen of an established modern vegetarian restaurant in Ashok Vihar, New Delhi.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in modern vegetarian cuisine, excellent culinary creativity and proven experience managing a high‑volume restaurant serving approximately 150–200 covers.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the complete kitchen operation, ensuring consistent food quality, presentation and service standards.
• Develop innovative and exciting vegetarian menus, introducing new dishes and seasonal specials.
• Manage daily kitchen operations in a busy 150–200 cover restaurant.
• Lead, train and motivate the kitchen team, maintaining high standards of discipline and performance.
• Monitor food costs, portion control, wastage and kitchen budgets.
• Ensure excellent food hygiene, safety and kitchen cleanliness standards.
• Manage stock control, purchasing and supplier relationships.
• Maintain consistency in taste, quality and presentation across all menu items.
• Work closely with restaurant management to improve customer satisfaction and overall restaurant performance.

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience as an Executive Chef, Head Chef or Senior Chef in an established restaurant.
• Previous experience managing a high‑volume operation of 150–200 covers.
• Strong knowledge and passion for modern vegetarian cuisine.
• Creative approach to menu development, food presentation and innovation.
• Excellent leadership, organisational and team management skills.
• Strong understanding of food costing, kitchen budgeting and inventory management.
• A stable employment history with a demonstrated track record of success.
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining high culinary standards.

Salary & Location

Monthly Salary: ₹80,000

Location: Ashok Vihar, New Delhi

We are looking for a passionate culinary professional who can bring creativity, consistency and strong kitchen leadership to an established vegetarian dining concept.