Akash Agarwal
Chef | Culinary Innovator | Passionate about Flavor & Craft
- Role
- R & d Chef at Brik Oven
- Location
- Bengaluru, KA, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Akash Agarwal
A culinary architect and R&D lead, Akash specializes in the precision-engineering of flavor and the commercial scaling of artisanal concepts.As the Lead R&D Chef at Brik Oven Pvt. Ltd, he serves as the sole engine behind the brand’s innovation. In just four months, he has successfully launched four high-impact menus, navigating the complexities of the Restaurant, QSR, and FMCG sectors with rare speed and technical rigor.His expertise as a Consultant Chef is defined by a \"zero-to-one\" mindset. He spearheaded the launch of Green Leaf Restaurant (Cherrapunji) and currently drives the product development for Mithaiwala (Guwahati), proving his versatility across diverse culinary landscapes—from regional sweets to premium global cuisines.A graduate of IHM Pusa (AIR 156), Akash’s career is anchored in the elite standards of The Oberoi, Gurugram, and the high-pressure environment of the G20 Summit.Blending the discipline of a five-star kitchen with the agility of modern R&D, he does more than design menus—he builds scalable, profitable culinary identities. He is an artist of flavor, a strategist of systems, and a student of the craft.
Experience
R & d Chef
Sep 2025 — Present · Bengaluru, IN
Sole custodian of the culinary innovation pipeline, driving product strategy across three key verticals: Premium Dining, QSR, and FMCG.Multi-Vertical Innovation: Designing and commercializing products for diverse formats—ranging from artisanal dine-in experiences and high-speed QSR operations to shelf-stable retail (FMCG) goods.Scale & Engineering: Translating culinary concepts into mass-production protocols. I bridge the gap between creative development and operational feasibility.Cost & Quality Control: Owning the full development lifecycle, including yield analysis, nutritional calculation, and margin optimization.Operational Standardization: Developing robust SOPs and conducting training to ensure absolute consistency across the brand\'s expanding footprint.
Education
Don Bosco School
Class 10th, 2019
2019
Royal Global School
Class 12, Business/Commerce, General
2019 — 2021
Institute of Hotel Management Delhi
BSc. HHA, Hotel management
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