HEAD CHEF / EXECUTIVE SOUS CHEF

Location: Siolim, North Goa

Department: Kitchen

CulinaryConcept: Elevated Riverfront Latin / Amazonian Dining & Nightlife

We are looking for a strong, hands-on Head Chef / Executive Sous Chef to lead the kitchen team at Goa’s newest elevated riverfront Latin-inspired dining and nightlife destination.

This is a founding-team role. You’ll be responsible for building the kitchen team, setting standards, driving service, and helping shape the culinary identity of the venue from the ground up.

WHAT YOU’LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

- Lead, manage and motivate the entire kitchen team across all stations.
- Hire, train, schedule and develop kitchen staff, from CDPs and line cooks to commis chefs and kitchen stewards.
- Build an efficient BOH structure with clear roles, responsibilities and service standards.
- Oversee daily kitchen operations during high-volume lunch, sunset and late-night services.
- Maintain consistent food quality, presentation, portioning and speed of service.
- Develop and execute menus with a strong focus on Peruvian, Latin American and South American cuisine, while adapting dishes to the concept.
- Have solid knowledge of grill, live-fire, ceviche, cold kitchen and hot kitchen operations.
- Work closely with the management and F&B; teams on menu development, specials and seasonal offerings.
- Manage food costs, portion control, wastage, ordering and kitchen inventory.
- Maintain strict standards of hygiene, food safety and kitchen cleanliness.
- Coordinate with suppliers and ensure quality and consistency of ingredients.
- Train the team on recipes, preparation methods, plating and service standards.
- Take ownership of kitchen performance during peak and high-pressure services.
- Identify operational issues quickly and implement practical solutions.
- Ensure the kitchen is fully prepared for opening, service and closing procedures.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
- Proven experience as a Head Chef, Executive Sous Chef, Sous Chef or senior culinary leadership role.




- Strong leadership and people-management skills.
- Solid knowledge of Peruvian, Latin American or South American cuisine is highly preferred.
- Experience with high-volume restaurants, premium dining, beach clubs, lifestyle venues or nightlife-led F&B; concepts.
- Strong understanding of grill/live-fire cooking, ceviche and contemporary Latin cuisine is a major advantage.
- Someone who can build and lead a kitchen team, not just work a station.
- Excellent understanding of food costing, kitchen systems, inventory and wastage control.
- Calm, decisive and organised under pressure.
- High standards for food quality, consistency and presentation.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work closely with FOH and management.
- Willingness to be hands-on during service and lead from the front.

THE RIGHT PERSON

We’re looking for someone who is confident, disciplined, creative and highly hands-on — a chef who knows how to build a strong team and keep a busy kitchen moving.

You should be comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-energy environment where outstanding food, strong systems and exceptional service all need to come together.

WHAT WE OFFER

- Market-competitive salary package based on experience.
- Staff accommodation, based on role and experience.
- Duty meals.
- Opportunity to be part of the founding culinary team.
- Growth opportunities within an expanding premium hospitality group.

Location: Siolim, North Goa To apply: Send your CV and portfolio via WhatsApp or email. Please mention “Head Chef / Executive Sous Chef” in your message.

Pay: Up to ₹120,000.00 per month

Application Question(s)

- Do you have experience managing and running a high-volume kitchen for a restaurant with 250 covers/seating capacity?
- How familiar are you with Peruvian, Latin American and Nikkei cuisine?

Please mention any professional experience working with these cuisines, including menu development, kitchen operations or specific techniques/stations.
- What is your earliest possible joining date?

Work Location: In person

📌 Head Chef / Executive Sous Chef (North Goa)
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