Chef - Food & Beverage

About StayVista

Located in Goa, StayVista stands as India's premier villa hospitality brand, revolutionizing group travel experiences. We offer a curated collection of luxurious villas across key holiday destinations nationwide. Our commitment lies in delivering distinct experiences combined with exceptional hospitality, crafting memorable stays. Joining us means becoming part of a passionate team eager to deliver outstanding getaways and maintain unique homes. We are a close community bonded by a love for travel, striving to become India's most cherished hospitality brand.

Why Join Us?

StayVista fosters a collaborative environment valuing your contributions and professional growth. We emphasize ongoing learning through skill enhancement programs, ensuring you evolve alongside our expanding team. Plus, enjoy exclusive villa discounts for your personal leisure stays.

Role Overview

The Chef at StayVista is entrusted with procuring raw materials, supervising food preparation within villas, and training kitchen personnel to uphold culinary excellence and operational effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the kitchen team to maintain elevated food preparation and presentation standards.
• Design and execute creative menus that reflect guest preferences and seasonal offerings.
• Manage all meal preparations, guaranteeing consistent quality in cooking.
• Assess food taste, quality, and presentation, making necessary improvements promptly.
• Continuously research culinary trends to innovate menu selections.
• Support Owner and Guest Management tasks as required by organizational needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within luxury villas, boutique hotels, or fine-dining restaurants is advantageous.
• Proficiency across multiple cuisines, including Indian and international dishes, is a plus.

Performance Indicators

• Achieve high Guest Food Satisfaction Scores.
• Effectively manage Food Cost Percentage.
• Drive a steady rate of Menu Innovation.

Core Values: Be a CURATER

• Curiosity: Use your inquisitive nature to inspire innovation.
• User-Centric: Anticipate and exceed the needs of all stakeholders.
• Resourcefulness: Optimize resources creatively to enhance experiences unexpectedly.
• Aspiration: Commit to continuous learning and development.
• Trust: Foster a transparent, reliable, and fair work environment.
• Enjoyment: Value fun and fulfillment while building excellence.

Behavioral Competencies: Collaboration at StayVista

• Understand the business, anticipate challenges, and monitor industry trends.
• Adapt to change, promote team innovation, and take initiative in improvements.
• Guide and empower the team, ensuring accountability and motivation.
• Maintain client focus by proactively solving challenges and facilitating communication.
• Encourage teamwork through openness and knowledge sharing.
• Set and pursue clear goals with resilience and informed decision-making.
• Prioritize tasks effectively, delegate responsibilities, and improve operational processes.
• Communicate confidently and professionally to foster clarity and support.

Equal Opportunity Statement

StayVista is committed to equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination on any legally protected basis, including but not limited to race, color, religion, caste, nationality, age, sex, pregnancy, marital status, disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation.