Head Chef

About the Role GoodGrab is looking for an experienced and creative Senior Chef / Head Chef who can take ownership of recipe development, menu innovation, kitchen standardization and food quality.

We are building a premium healthy food brand serving fresh meals through corporate locations, hospitals, campuses, counters and vending machines.

The ideal candidate should not only be strong in cooking but should also be capable of creating commercially scalable recipes and building a strong food identity for the brand.

• Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop new recipes for salads, rice bowls, wraps, sandwiches, breakfast items, snacks, sauces, soups and healthy meals.
• Create Indian, Continental, Asian, Mediterranean and fusion menus.
• Develop high-protein, calorie-controlled and health-focused recipes.
• Standardize every recipe with exact ingredient quantity, portion size and preparation method.
• Prepare recipe cards and SOPs for kitchen staff.
• Standardize taste so the same product tastes identical every day.
• Work on food presentation, plating and product appearance.
• Develop seasonal and promotional menus.
• Calculate food cost and help maintain target food-cost percentage.
• Work with management on menu pricing and portion optimization.
• Reduce kitchen wastage and improve ingredient utilization.
• Train and supervise CDPs, Commis and kitchen helpers.
• Maintain FIFO, hygiene, food safety and kitchen discipline.
• Monitor daily production and ensure timely dispatch.
• Ensure recipes can be produced efficiently in bulk quantities.
• Work closely with founders/management to develop the GoodGrab food brand.
• Continuously research new food trends and introduce innovative products.
• Candidate RequirementsMinimum 8 years of professional kitchen experience.
• Strong experience as Head Chef, Sous Chef, Executive Chef, Senior CDP or equivalent.
• Strong recipe-development skills.
• Good understanding of food costing and portion control.
• Experience in QSR, cloud kitchen, corporate catering, premium café, hotel or health-food brands preferred.
• Ability to manage central-kitchen operations.
• Strong leadership and staff-training skills.
• Knowledge of kitchen hygiene and food-safety practices.
• Creative mindset with strong attention to consistency and presentation.
• Experience in healthy food / protein meals / salads / sandwiches / bowls will be a major advantage.

What We Are Looking ForWe are looking for someone who wants to build a food brand, not just work a kitchen shift.

The chef will have significant involvement in:

Menu Creation | Recipe Development | Food Costing | Kitchen SOPs | Team Training | Brand Food Identity | Product Innovation

Salary: Competitive / Based on Experience

Joining: Immediate or Early Joiners Preferred