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THE GRIND CAFEHEAD OF CULINARY & CENTRAL KITCHEN OPERATIONSCentral Kitchen | Product Development | Multi-Outlet Kitchen Operations
Location: Hyderabad
Experience: 8–12+ Years
Reports To: Founder / Business Head
Department: Central Kitchen & Operations
ROLE OVERVIEWThe Grind Cafe is looking for an experienced Head Chef – Central Kitchen & Kitchen Operations to lead the complete food production system and kitchen operations across the Grind Cafe network.
The role will own:
Product Development → Production → SOPs → Packing → Dispatch → Outlet Training → Kitchen Audits → Quality & Food Cost
The candidate will also manage Store Controllers, Central Kitchen teams and outlet kitchen operations.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES1. Central Kitchen & Product ProductionOwn production and standardization of the complete Grind Cafe product portfolio:
- Bakery – Croissants, Puffs, Breads, Paninis, Calzones, Cookies, Brownies, Muffins, Cheesecakes
- Kitchen – Breakfast, Café Bites, Momos, Pizzas, Pastas, Burgers, Kebabs, Rice Bowls, Biryanis, Kichidi & Signature Meals
- Beverages – Coffee, Tea, Hot Chocolate, Frappés, Coolers & Mocktails
- Central Kitchen components – Sauces, Gravies, Marinades, Fillings, Dips, Patties, Toppings and Ready-to-Cook / Ready-to-Bake products
Ensure every product has standardized recipes, yields, portions, shelf life and production specifications.
2. Automated Kitchen Operations – MandatoryHands-on experience with modern commercial and automated kitchen equipment is mandatory.
Experience with:
- Combi Ovens
- Convection / Baking Ovens
- Automated / Programmable Cooking Equipment
- Commercial Coffee Machines & Grinders
- Blast Chillers
- Refrigeration & Freezing Systems
- Commercial Mixers & Food Processors
- Sealing / Packing Equipment
Must understand how technology can deliver consistency, speed, yield and lower manpower dependency.
3. SOPs & Quality ControlDevelop and implement SOPs covering:
- Preparation & Production
- Cooking & Baking
- Cooling / Chilling / Freezing
- Portioning
- Storage
- Packing & Labelling
- Dispatch
- Outlet Finishing & Service
Conduct regular quality checks and outlet kitchen audits to ensure consistent taste, portion, presentation and food safety.
4. Packing & Service MaterialsOwn standards and requirements for all food packaging and service materials, including:
- Food Containers
- Bakery & Dessert Boxes
- Pouches / Sealed Packs
- Labels & Batch Coding
- Pizza Boxes
- Cups & Lids
- Cutlery & Napkins
- Sauce / Dip Containers
- Delivery Packaging
- Party & Catering Packaging
- Serving Materials
Coordinate with Store Controllers and procurement to maintain adequate stock.
5. Production Planning & Store Controller ManagementManage Store Controllers and coordinate:
- Daily / weekly production planning
- Raw material planning
- Outlet replenishment
- Stock levels
- Finished goods
- Packaging
- Expiry / FEFO
- Wastage
- Inventory variance
- Central Kitchen → Outlet dispatch
Ensure zero critical stock-outs and efficient stock rotation.
6. Food Cost & WastageOwn food cost and production efficiency across the Central Kitchen and outlets.
Monitor:
- Recipe costing
- Yields
- Portion control
- Raw material consumption
- Production wastage
- Outlet wastage
- Product margins
Target Food Cost: ≤35–40%
Target Wastage: ≤3%
7. Outlet Kitchen Operations & TrainingMonitor kitchen operations across all Grind Cafe outlets.
Responsibilities include:
- Kitchen audits
- SOP compliance
- Staff training
- New product training
- Equipment training
- Recipe execution
- Hygiene
- Food handling
- Portion control
- Product presentation
Support every new outlet launch with kitchen setup, training and trial production.
8. Vendor & Raw Material ManagementSupport identification and management of vendors for:
- Meat & poultry
- Vegetables
- Dairy
- Bakery ingredients
- Spices & dry goods
- Packaging
- Kitchen & service materials
Evaluate vendors on quality, price, consistency, availability and food safety.
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS- ≥95% production plan adherence
- Food Cost ≤35–40%
- Wastage ≤3%
- Production variance ≤3%
- 100% outlet SOP compliance
- Zero major food-safety violations
- Consistent product quality across outlets
- Minimum 2 structured training sessions per week
IDEAL CANDIDATEMust Have✔ 8–12+ years relevant culinary / production experience
✔ Central Kitchen / QSR / Café / Bakery experience
✔ Multi-outlet kitchen management experience
✔ Strong food costing & production planning skills
✔ Experience with combi ovens and automated kitchen systems
✔ Experience with commercial coffee / beverage equipment
✔ Strong SOP development experience
✔ Inventory & wastage management experience
✔ Food safety & hygiene knowledge
✔ Strong team leadership skills
PreferredExperience in building or scaling a centralized production kitchen supplying multiple outlets.
ROLE OBJECTIVEBuild a scalable Central Kitchen and Kitchen Operations system capable of powering 10, 25, 50+ Grind Cafe outlets.Right Product • Right Recipe • Right Cost • Right Quality • Right Packaging • Right Time
THE GRIND CAFEFresh Food. Smart Operations. Scalable Growth.
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