Head Chef

About Brewray Deli

Brewray Deli is a distinctive sandwich and specialty coffee establishment that emphasizes fresh ingredients, handcrafted dishes, and excellent hospitality. The deli offers gourmet sandwiches, artisanal coffee, freshly baked goods, and comfort foods inspired by global cuisines.

Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Head Chef to lead and develop our kitchen operations from inception. The role encompasses recipe creation, system establishment, quality maintenance, and independent management of daily kitchen tasks.

Primary Duties

• Oversee all kitchen activities independently, ensuring smooth and timely food preparation and order fulfillment.
• Maintain consistent flavor, presentation, and portion control across all dishes.
• Enforce strict hygiene, food safety, and sanitation guidelines in alignment with FSSAI standards.
• Design, refine, and standardize recipes for a diverse menu including gourmet sandwiches, breakfast items, small plates, salads, sauces, dips, soups, desserts, and seasonal specials.
• Innovate continually by introducing new menu offerings reflective of current culinary trends and customer tastes.
• Manage inventory levels, stock orders, and vendor relations to ensure quality and punctual procurement.
• Create recipe costing sheets and monitor food cost targets, minimizing waste through thoughtful inventory management.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures for all kitchen processes including preparation, storage, cleaning, and workflow management.
• Monitor kitchen equipment condition, plan maintenance, and document all relevant reports using Excel or inventory management software.

Experience and Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years' professional kitchen experience, with 2 to 3 years in leadership roles such as Head Chef, Sous Chef, or Kitchen Manager.
• Proven background in premium cafés, delis, sandwich concepts, bakery cafés, or casual dining restaurants.
• Experience launching new kitchen setups or restaurant concepts is advantageous.

Technical Expertise

• Strong skills across multiple cuisines including Western, Italian, Continental, Indian, and café-style dishes.
• Expertise in gourmet sandwiches, deli-style cooking, fresh bread making, and preparation of spreads, sauces, dressings, and breakfast menus.
• Competency in recipe standardization, food costing, portion control, yield management, and procurement planning.

Leadership Attributes

• Self-motivated and capable of independently steering kitchen operations.
• Passionate about culinary innovation and development.
• Exceptionally organized with keen attention to detail.
• Calm and efficient under high-pressure situations.
• Skilled in team building, communication, planning, and problem-solving.
• Cost-conscious approach without compromising food quality.

Benefits of Joining Brewray Deli

• Chance to build and grow a premium food brand from the ground up.
• Creative control over menu development and new product innovation.
• Direct interaction and collaboration with company founders.
• Opportunities for career growth as the business expands to multiple outlets.
• Competitive monthly salary with potential for performance-driven bonuses.