Head Chef-Indian Cuisine

R.K Associates & Hoteliers; Secunderabad, Chennai District, Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

R.K Associates & Hoteliers is seeking a Head Chef skilled in Indian cuisine to lead our kitchen team in Secunderabad. The ideal candidate will have 6–10 years of hands-on experience in QSR/restaurant environments, with strong cooking techniques, hygiene, and leadership abilities.

You will ensure recipe accuracy, food safety, stock control, and peak-hour operations while maintaining quality and presentation across all dishes.

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of experience as a Cook in QSR, Restaurant, Hotel, Catering or Food Service.
• Knowledge of basic cooking techniques and food preparation.
• Experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Good understanding of food hygiene and safety.
• Team player with a positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Culinary/Hospitality qualification will be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food as per standard recipes and quality guidelines.
• Maintain consistency in taste, quality, portion, and presentation.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness, hygiene, and food safety standards.
• Follow FSSAI guidelines, SOPs, and kitchen procedures.
• Handle raw materials, ingredients, and kitchen equipment properly.
• Monitor stock usage and minimize food wastage.
• Support the kitchen team during peak hours.
• Maintain a safe and organized working environment.

Skills

Food Preparation

Commercial Cooking

Kitchen Ops

Indian Cuisine

Food Safety

FSSAI

Kitchen Hygiene

SOP Compliance

QSR Ops

Restaurant Ops

Education

Culinary/Hospitality qualification

Job description

Hiring: Head Chef-Indian Cuisine

Department: Kitchen

Experience: 6 to 10 Year Industry: QSR / Restaurant / Hotel / Food Service

About the Role:

We are looking for skilled and passionate Cooks to join our kitchen team. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in food preparation and be comfortable working in a fast-paced QSR/restaurant environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and cook food as per standard recipes and quality guidelines.
• Maintain consistency in taste, quality, portion, and presentation.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness, hygiene, and food safety standards.
• Follow FSSAI guidelines, SOPs, and kitchen procedures.
• Handle raw materials, ingredients, and kitchen equipment properly.
• Monitor stock usage and minimize food wastage.
• Support the kitchen team during peak hours.
• Maintain a safe and organized working environment.

Candidate Profile:

• 6-10 years of experience as a Cook in QSR, Restaurant, Hotel, Catering, or Food Service.
• Knowledge of basic cooking techniques and food preparation.
• Experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Good understanding of food hygiene and safety.
• Team player with a positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Culinary/Hospitality qualification will be an advantage.

Key Skills:

Food Preparation | Commercial Cooking | Kitchen Operations | Indian Cuisine | Food Safety | FSSAI | Kitchen Hygiene | Recipe Standardization | Portion Control | Quality Control | Inventory Management | Stock Handling | Waste Control | SOP Compliance | QSR Operations | Restaurant Operations