Executive Chef / Head Chef
Executive Chef / Head Chef
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Hankasalmi, Central Finland, Finland
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Created Date: 2026-11-03
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Experience: 5 - 7 years
Salary: 3500
Industry: HoReCa
Openings: 1
Primary Responsibilities :
Develop and update menus featuring authentic North Indian cuisine.
Create, standardise, and document recipes to ensure consistency in taste, quality, portion sizes, and presentation.
Manage and oversee operations across multiple restaurant kitchens.
Supervise preparation and cooking of North Indian dishes, including curries, gravies, tandoori items, and traditional specialties.
Manage tandoor operations and ensure proper cooking techniques and equipment maintenance.
Lead, train, and coordinate kitchen teams, including chefs, cooks, and kitchen assistants.
Monitor food costs, budgets, inventory, purchasing, and wastage.
Maintain high standards of food hygiene, safety, and HACCP compliance.
Develop new dishes and improve existing recipes based on customer preferences and business needs.
Ensure smooth kitchen operations, efficient workflow, and timely food preparation.
Coordinate with management on kitchen performance, staffing, and operational requirements.
Experience Requirements:
Minimum 5 years of professional kitchen experience, preferably in Indian restaurants or multi-outlet operations.
Bachelor’s degree in Hotel Management or Culinary Arts preferred.
Strong knowledge of North Indian cuisine, traditional recipes, curries, gravies, and tandoor cooking.
Proven experience in menu planning, recipe development, and recipe standardisation.
Ability to manage multiple kitchens while maintaining consistent food quality.
Strong leadership, staff management, and team-training skills.
Knowledge of food costing, budgeting, inventory control, and waste reduction.
Good understanding of food hygiene, HACCP, and food safety regulations.
Strong planning, organisation, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Ability to work under pressure and meet operational deadlines.
Professional, disciplined, accountable, and team-oriented approach.
