Executive Chef

We Are Hiring: Executive Chef

Vesta Hotels & Resorts — Jaipur

Vesta Hotels & Resorts is opening a new restaurant at one of its four-star hotels in the heart of Jaipur — a contemporary all-day café and lounge bar. We are seeking an accomplished Executive Chef to lead the kitchen and shape the culinary identity of this new venue.

This is an opportunity for a talented and creative chef to take full ownership of a brand-new restaurant, developing its menus and standards from the ground up.

The Role

Reporting to the General Manager, the Executive Chef will lead the entire kitchen brigade and be responsible for the food across both the café and lounge-bar offerings. The role calls for a chef who can author menus with a genuine point of view, deliver consistent à la carte quality, and run the kitchen as a well-managed, profitable operation.

Key Responsibilities

Conceptualize, develop and cost the restaurant's menus, and refresh them regularly

Create signature dishes that give the venue a distinct identity

Maintain the highest standards of taste, presentation, hygiene and food safety

Lead, train and develop the kitchen team

Manage food cost, procurement, inventory and kitchen efficiency

Oversee smooth coordination between the restaurant and the hotel's banquet, conference and breakfast operations

Culinary Expertise Required

Strong command of modern cuisine and continental fare

Sound knowledge of traditional cuisine and tandoori cuisine

Creativity in contemporary and fusion cooking

A flair for presentation and à la carte dining

Candidate Requirements

Minimum 15 years of experience in reputed restaurants and/or hotels

Minimum 3 years in a Head Chef / Executive Chef capacity

Both restaurant and hotel experience preferred

Proven experience in menu development and kitchen leadership

Strong understanding of food costing and kitchen operations

A culinary qualification from a recognized institute

Location: Jaipur