Executive Chef

South Indian Culinary Lead

(Heritage × Modern Execution)

About the Role

We are seeking a chef who deeply understands the richness of South Indian cuisine and can present it in a refined, contemporary format. The role focuses on honoring traditional culinary roots from Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, and Andhra while evolving them for modern dining environments.

This position requires balancing authenticity with innovation, ensuring traditional flavors are preserved while improving presentation, format, and scalability.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead research and development for South Indian cuisine–focused concepts

• Create modern interpretations of traditional dishes

• Refine gravies, spice blends, batters, and fermentation techniques

• Standardize recipes for consistency across multiple outlets

• Collaborate with pastry and bakery teams on cross-cuisine innovation

• Source authentic regional ingredients and suppliers

• Lead tastings and continuous refinement of dishes

Requirements

• Strong expertise in South Indian culinary traditions

• Hands-on experience with dosa, idli, appam, uttapam, podi, chutneys, and various sambar styles

• Solid understanding of fermentation and batter development

• Ability to modernize presentation while preserving authentic flavors

• Strong palate and understanding of spice balance

• Structured and disciplined kitchen operations approach

Ideal Candidate

• Passionate about regional Indian culinary heritage

• Experience working in established or reputed kitchens

• Interested in redefining Indian cuisine for modern audiences

• Motivated to build a long-term, legacy-driven culinary concept

Growth Opportunities

• Culinary Head – Indian Concept

• Brand Partner – Regional Expansion

• Lead Chef – India-based operations