Night Shift Head Chef (Multi‑cuisine)

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Night Shift Head Chef to lead the kitchen of our busy multi‑cuisine restaurant in Arambol, Goa. The role involves preparing high‑quality dishes throughout the night, maintaining consistency, and ensuring safety standards.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items quickly and efficiently across multiple cuisines during the 8 PM‑4 AM shift.
• Develop a few in‑house special dishes and incorporate guest feedback.
• Maintain food quality, portion control, and timely order delivery during peak night hours.
• Uphold food safety, sanitation, and kitchen organization standards.
• Manage night‑shift inventory, report shortages, and assist with stock rotation.
• Perform nightly closing tasks such as cleaning, equipment shutdown, waste management, and prep for the next day.
• Communicate with management and property coordinator about specials, timing, and guest requests.
• Troubleshoot operational issues that arise during the night shift.

Required profile

• 1+ years of experience as a chef or senior cook in a multi‑cuisine restaurant (preferred).
• Culinary diploma or equivalent experience (preferred).
• Strong knowledge of cooking techniques across various cuisines.
• Familiarity with food safety regulations and kitchen hygiene.
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to work under pressure, multitask, and prioritize during peak hours.

Required skills

• Knife skills
• Butchery basics
• Plating and presentation
• Allergen management
• Special‑diet preparation
• Operation of commercial kitchen equipment
• Food cost control
• Inventory management
• Portion control
• Menu development

What we offer

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Meals during shift
• Paid time off
• Opportunities for professional development
• Overtime compensation