We are seeking an exceptional and visionary **Executive Chef** to lead our culinary operations at our luxury hospitality establishment in Udaipur, India. Reporting to senior management, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our culinary identity and delivering world-class dining experiences. This executive position offers the opportunity to oversee comprehensive culinary operations, from strategic planning and menu development to operational excellence, ensuring alignment with our brand standards, guest expectations, and organizational vision.

The successful candidate will be a passionate culinary leader with extensive luxury hospitality experience, strong commercial acumen, and a proven track record of creating exceptional food experiences within upscale resort or hotel environments.

• Lead the overall culinary strategy and vision, creating a distinctive food and beverage offering that reflects the organization's commitment to excellence and guest satisfaction
• Develop and implement innovative culinary concepts across multiple dining venues, ensuring creativity and authenticity in every offering
• Partner with ownership, corporate teams, and operational leaders to ensure the culinary offering supports the property's positioning and commercial objectives
• Drive menu development, culinary storytelling, and guest experience innovation while maintaining the highest standards of quality and presentation
• Oversee all culinary operations, ensuring consistent delivery of exceptional food quality, presentation, and service standards across all outlets
• Establish and maintain international culinary standards aligned with brand expectations and local market preferences
• Develop and manage culinary budgets, food cost targets, and operational forecasts to drive profitability
• Implement effective menu engineering, purchasing strategies, portion control, and cost optimization initiatives
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, HACCP standards, and local regulatory requirements
• Build, lead, and inspire a high-performing culinary team, fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration, accountability, and operational excellence
• Recruit, train, mentor, and develop culinary talent to create a strong succession pipeline
• Establish strong relationships with suppliers, vendors, and key stakeholders to optimize sourcing and product quality
• Drive continuous improvement through regular quality reviews, guest feedback analysis, and culinary innovation
• Support marketing and public relations initiatives through culinary storytelling, special events, and signature dining experiences
• Promote knowledge sharing, innovation, and continuous learning within the culinary team and across departments
• Balance commercial performance with exceptional guest experiences, ensuring sustainable profitability