Biryani and Pulao Chef

We are seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead the development, standardization, and production of our signature Biryani and Pulao products. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in large-scale food production, recipe standardization, quality control, kitchen operations, and staff training.

The Head Chef will play a critical role in establishing Jugni Foods as a scalable food brand by developing systems that ensure every batch of food tastes identical across all future outlets.

Key Responsibilities

• Product Development
• Develop and refine signature Biryani recipes.
• Develop and refine signature Pulao recipes.
• Create future products including BBQ platters, Mandi platters, and Rotisserie Chicken.
• Conduct recipe testing and improvement sessions.
• Recipe Standardization
• Create detailed recipe cards with exact measurements.
• Standardize ingredients, cooking times, and cooking procedures.
• Eliminate dependency on guesswork and traditional estimation methods.
• Ensure every batch follows approved production standards.
• Production Management
• Supervise daily food production at the central kitchen.
• Monitor rice preparation, meat preparation, marination, and cooking processes.
• Ensure production targets are achieved on time.
• Coordinate production schedules for all branches.
• Quality Control
• Maintain consistency in taste, aroma, texture, and presentation.
• Conduct quality inspections before dispatch.
• Ensure food safety standards are followed at all times.
• Monitor batch records and production logs.
• Inventory & Cost Control
• Monitor ingredient consumption.
• Reduce food wastage.
• Recommend approved suppliers and ingredients.
• Assist management in controlling food cost percentages.
• Team Leadership
• Train assistant cooks and kitchen staff.
• Develop kitchen SOPs.
• Maintain discipline and professionalism in the kitchen.
• Evaluate staff performance regularly.
• Food Safety & Hygiene
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness standards.
• Implement hygiene procedures and sanitation schedules.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Product consistency above 95%
• Food wastage below target levels
• Daily production completed on schedule
• Customer satisfaction scores
• Recipe standardization completed
• Staff training effectiveness
• Food cost control targets achieved

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in Biryani and Pulao production.
• Experience managing commercial kitchen operations.
• Strong knowledge of Pakistani cuisine.
• Ability to produce food in large quantities while maintaining quality.
• Experience in recipe documentation and standardization preferred.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with restaurant chains.
• Experience in central kitchen operations.
• Knowledge of inventory and food cost management.
• Experience in menu development and product innovation.

Pay: Rs50,000.00 - Rs80,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person