- Menu Development & Execution: Spearhead the development, design, and execution of our menu, ensuring a diverse range of innovative, sustainable, and delectable offerings that adhere to Tovo's brand standards and ethos.
- Quality Control & Safety: Oversee and ensure the highest standards of food quality, safety, and hygiene across all our international locations, implementing robust food safety protocols and regular staff training.
- Operational Leadership: Direct all facets of kitchen operations across the globe, ensuring operational efficiency, productivity, and impeccable service delivery in all our locations.
- Culinary Staff Training & Development: Develop and implement a comprehensive training program for culinary staff at all levels to uphold consistency and quality of food production, fostering talent growth and culinary excellence within our team.
- Supplier & Vendor Management: Forge and maintain strong relationships with local and international suppliers, enforcing Tovo's commitment to sustainable sourcing and procurement of top-tier ingredients.
- Cost Management: Strategize and manage food and labor cost controls to ensure the profitability of our operations, contributing to the company's overall financial goals and success.
- Innovation & Market Research: Keep a pulse on the culinary industry, innovating and implementing new sustainable dining experiences, food preparation techniques, and industry trends to maintain Tovo's standing as a pioneering force in sustainable quick-serve dining.
- Minimum of 5-10 years of professional culinary experience in a high-volume, high-quality culinary environment, with at least 5-7 years in a senior leadership role.
- Proven track record of successful menu development, kitchen management, and operational oversight.
- Comprehensive knowledge of current culinary trends, especially within the realm of sustainability and quick-serve dining.
- Exceptional leadership skills, with demonstrated ability to manage and inspire a diverse team across multiple locations.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficient in necessary technology and software, including culinary-based systems and MS Office Suite.
- Ability to travel as needed to oversee international operations and ensure brand consistency.
- A degree in Culinary Arts or a related field is highly desirable.
- Masters Degree in Food Operations & Supply Chain Management is highly desirable.
Culinary Director - Chennai, India - TOVO
Description
Job Title: Culinary Director - BOH Restaurant Operations Leader
Brand: Tovo
Location: Chennai
Job Type: Full-time
Tovo, an internationally recognized and rapidly expanding quick-serve restaurant brand, is seeking a highly experienced and dedicated Culinary Director (Executive Chef) to helm our culinary operations. Our ideal candidate will embody our commitment to sustainability and quality, fostering innovative, mouth-watering, and sustainable culinary creations across our brand while overseeing the entirety of our back-of-house operations on a global level.
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How to Apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV, a cover letter, and samples of menus they have developed, ideally demonstrating their commitment to sustainable and innovative culinary practice. Please also include three professional references and any relevant certifications. You shall send the CV & Covering Letter to &
Tovo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within our workforce.
We are committed to creating an environment that promotes diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.