Bektash is a rapidly growing restaurant chain with four thriving outlets in Kochi and one central kitchen. We are on the verge of expanding with a fifth outlet soon. At Bektash, we are committed to delivering high-quality Arabic cuisine, including shawarma, alfahm, and burgers. We pride ourselves on our central kitchen management, recipe innovation, and maintaining impeccable hygiene standards.
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We are seeking a highly skilled and professional Head Chef with expertise in Arabic cuisine to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a deep knowledge of shawarma, alfahm, burgers, and other Arabic dishes. The Head Chef will be responsible for ensuring quality across all our outlets, managing the central kitchen, and overseeing recipe management and kitchen hygiene also BOH staff.
Key Responsibilities:
Ensure consistent quality of food across all Bektash outlets.
Manage the central kitchen and oversee the preparation of dishes.
Develop, manage, and update recipes in our inventory management software.
Ensure strict hygiene standards in all kitchen areas.
Travel to all outlets to monitor quality and portioning.
Identify and address leakages and inefficiencies in the inventory management system.
Streamline processes and implement recipes to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
Train and motivate kitchen staff to maintain high standards.
Work collaboratively with the existing team, fostering a team-oriented environment.
Qualifications:
Proven experience as a Head Chef or similar role in Arabic cuisine.
Proficiency in Hindi is mandatory as most kitchen staff speak Hindi.
Strong understanding of kitchen hygiene and safety standards.
Ability to manage and implement new processes.
Excellent leadership and team management skills.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing demands.
What We Offer:
Competitive salary and benefits package.
Opportunity to grow with a rapidly expanding restaurant chain.
A collaborative and supportive work environment.
Chance to lead and innovate in a dynamic culinary setting.
If you are a passionate and experienced chef with expertise in Arabic cuisine, and you are excited about the opportunity to grow with Bektash, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and be a part of our journey to becoming a leading fast-food chain in the state.
To Apply:
Please send your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you would be a great fit for this role to azhar@bektash.in