Head Chef - Cafe Cotinga | The Tamarind Hotel, Anjuna, Goa

Cafe Cotinga is the in-house café and restaurant at The Tamarind Hotel, a boutique property in Anjuna, North Goa. We serve a multi-cuisine menu covering a breakfast buffet, all-day dining, and à la carte service for in-house guests and walk-in customers.

We are looking for an experienced Head Chef with a hotel management background to take full ownership of kitchen operations.

What You Will Be Doing

- Lead and manage the entire kitchen team (currently 3-5 members)
- Plan, design, and cost breakfast buffet and à la carte menus (Indian, Continental, Goan, and café-style dishes)
- Ensure consistent food quality, taste, and presentation across all services
- Handle food costing, portion control, and kitchen P&L; accountability
- Maintain FSSAI compliance, kitchen hygiene, and food safety standards at all times
- Manage daily kitchen inventory, vendor coordination, and purchase orders
- Train, mentor, and schedule junior kitchen staff
- Coordinate with the Restaurant Manager and hotel management on daily operations, guest feedback, and special events
- Handle breakfast, lunch, and dinner service during peak season (October-March) and adjusted service during off-season

What We Need From You





- Must-Have (Deal-Breakers):_
- Diploma or Degree in Hotel Management (culinary stream preferred)
- Minimum 5 years of total kitchen experience
- At least 2 years in a Head Chef / Senior Chef / Chef de Cuisine role
- Hands-on experience with Indian, Continental, and breakfast buffet preparation
- Experience managing a kitchen team of 3+ members independently
- Fluent in English and Hindi; Konkani or Kannada is a strong plus
- Positive to Have:_
- Prior experience in a boutique hotel, beach resort, or Goa-based property
- Experience with Goan cuisine (fish curry rice, cafreal, xacuti, etc.)
- Knowledge of menu engineering and food cost management
- FSSAI Food Safety Supervisor certification

Salary & Benefits

- ₹40,000 - ₹50,000 per month (based on experience and skill level)
- Duty meals provided
- Yearly increment based on performance
- Opportunity to build and lead the kitchen from the ground up

Work Location & Timings

- On-site at Cafe Cotinga, The Tamarind Hotel, Anjuna, North Goa

How to Apply

Job Types : Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹45,000.00 - ₹50,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

📌 Executive Head Chef (Anjuna)
🏢 The Tamarind Hotel, Goa
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