Head Chef

Anarkali restaurant; Saddar; On-site; PKR 1,674,000 - 2,567,000; Full time

Job summary

Anarkali Restaurant in Rawalpindi is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead our kitchen team and set the standard for food quality and presentation.

You will oversee daily operations, train staff, enforce hygiene standards, manage costs, and drive menu development to keep our dishes exciting and consistent under pressure.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of experience in a Head Chef or senior kitchen role.
• Proven experience in the restaurant industry.
• Strong leadership and team-management skills.
• Excellent knowledge of food preparation and kitchen operations.
• Ability to maintain consistent quality under pressure.
• Creative, disciplined and detail-oriented.
• Knowledge of Pakistani and continental cuisine preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage daily kitchen operations.
• Maintain consistent food quality, taste and presentation.
• Supervise, train and coordinate the kitchen team.
• Ensure food safety, hygiene and cleanliness standards.
• Manage food costs, portion control and kitchen wastage.
• Monitor ingredient quality and stock requirements.
• Support menu development and introduce new dishes.
• Ensure timely food preparation during busy hours.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Food safety

Kitchen operations

Quality under pressure

Job description

We’re Hiring: Head Chef

Anarkali Restaurant is looking for an experienced and passionate Head Chef to lead our kitchen team in Rawalpindi.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage daily kitchen operations
• Maintain consistent food quality, taste and presentation
• Supervise, train and coordinate the kitchen team
• Ensure food safety, hygiene and cleanliness standards
• Manage food costs, portion control and kitchen wastage
• Monitor ingredient quality and stock requirements
• Support menu development and introduce new dishes
• Ensure timely food preparation during busy hours

Requirements:

• Minimum 3+ years of experience as a Head Chef or in a senior kitchen position
• Proven experience in the restaurant industry
• Strong leadership and team-management skills
• Excellent knowledge of food preparation and kitchen operations
• Ability to maintain consistent quality under pressure
• Creative, disciplined and detail-oriented
• Knowledge of Pakistani and continental cuisine will be preferred

Job Location: Anarkali Restaurant, Rawalpindi

• Employment Type: Full-time