Consulting/Consultant Chef

Roles & Responsibilities

1. Menu Planning & Engineering

• Design a practical, profitable takeaway menu suitable for the local Rourkela market
• Develop high-margin hero” dishes and balanced product mix
• Create detailed food costing and pricing strategy for every item

2. Recipe Standardization & SOPs

• Standardize all recipes with exact measurements, portion sizes, and preparation methods
• Prepare clear Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for cooking, packaging, hygiene, and station work
• Deliver a complete recipe book and kitchen SOP manual

3. Kitchen Workflow & Operations

• Design efficient kitchen workflow and station assignments for high-volume takeaway operations
• Optimize layout and process flow for speed, consistency, and minimal wastage
• Recommend equipment and small-wares requirements

4. Staff Hiring & Training

• Identifying and hiring suitable kitchen staff (cooks and helpers)
• Conduct hands-on training on recipes, SOPs, hygiene, portion control, and speed of service
• Define clear roles, responsibilities, and basic performance standards for the team

5. Additional Startup Support

• Advise on packaging solutions suitable for takeaway and delivery
• Guide on vendor/supplier selection for key ingredients
• Support a short soft-launch / trial-run phase
• Provide basic guidance on FSSAI hygiene and kitchen compliance standards

Mandatory Deliverables

Candidates must include a clear list of deliverables in their proposal. Expected deliverables include (but are not limited to):

• Complete Recipe Book (standardized recipes with costing)
• Kitchen SOP Manual
• Training Schedule & Training Completion Report
• Food Costing & Pricing Sheet
• Recommended Equipment / Kitchen Layout List
• Short Soft-Launch Plan

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Consulting Chef, Executive Chef, or Kitchen Consultant (preferably with takeaway, QSR, or cloud kitchen background)
• Strong knowledge of Indian and multi-cuisine takeaway operations
• Ability to create practical, cost-effective systems for a new startup
• Willingness to work on-site in Rourkela for training and setup phases
• Excellent documentation and communication skills