Job Description

Job Title: Executive Chef - Product Development at Mr Johnny Care Services (I) Pvt Ltd.

Location:

Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh

Job Type:

Full-Time

CTC:

Up to ?1,00,000 per month

(based on experience & expertise)

About the Role

We are launching a

new cafe concept in Lucknow

with a strong focus on

innovative food products, trending desserts, pastries, fusion cuisine, and signature USP items

.

We are looking for a

senior, sincere, and passionate Executive Chef

who will

take complete ownership of product development

, recipe finalisation, and SOP creation. The chef will work closely with the founders to align the food with the

brand vision and concept

and ensure that all products are

market-ready, scalable, and standardised

.

Key Responsibilities

Product Development & R&D (Initial Phase: 1-2 Months)

Understand the

cafe vision, concept, and target market

Conduct

extensive hit-and-trial (R&D)

to develop: Signature USP products Trending desserts & pastries Fusion cafe food concepts Finalise

taste, texture, presentation, portion size, and plating

Create

standardised, replicable, and scalable recipes

Ensure products are

commercially viable and cost-effective

Finalise menu items after tastings and approvals

SOP Creation & Kitchen Structuring

Develop

detailed SOPs

for: Recipes and preparation methods Ingredient handling & storage Food safety, hygiene & quality control Batch preparation and shelf-life standards Assist in

kitchen workflow planning

Recommend

equipment, tools, and raw material specifications

Prepare

training guidelines

for Sous Chef and kitchen team

Quality & Brand Ownership

Act as the

food quality and product guardian

of the brand Ensure all finalised recipes are

easy to execute by operations team

Support smooth

handover to Sous Chef and Kitchen Manager

Maintain consistency in

taste, quality, and presentation

Guide periodic

menu innovation when required

Required Skills & Expertise

Proven experience as an

Executive Chef / Head Chef / R&D Chef

Strong expertise in:

Pastries and desserts

Trending cafe food

Fusion cuisine

USP-based product development

Strong knowledge of: Recipe standardisation SOP documentation Food costing & yield control

Personal Attributes We Are Looking For

Sincere, mature, and passionate

Takes

ownership and accountability

of deliverables Detail-oriented and patient during R&D Professional mindset with long-term vision Team-oriented and process-driven

Experience & Qualification

8-12+ years of relevant experience

preferred Experience in cafes, dessert brands, boutique restaurants, or product-driven kitchens is highly desirable

Why Join Us

Opportunity to

build a cafe brand from scratch

Creative freedom to develop

signature and USP-driven products

Leadership role in shaping the food identity of the brand Professional and quality-focused work environment
Job Type: Permanent

Pay: ?50,000.00 - ?90,000.00 per month

Benefits:

Provident Fund
Work Location: In person