Vanamo Global Eats & Caffeinary

About the Role We are seeking a highly skilled Continental Head Chef to lead our kitchen operations and ensure exceptional quality in food preparation, taste, hygiene, and presentation. The ideal candidate must have deep experience in continental cuisine, menu engineering, kitchen supervision, and maintaining high culinary standards. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the kitchen team, ensuring timely and quality food preparation Create, plan, and execute continental cuisine menus (starters, mains, desserts) Innovate new dishes, plating styles, seasonal menus, and special cuisine offerings Ensure food consistency, taste, portioning, and presentation standards Monitor inventory, food costing, wastage control, and kitchen budgeting Maintain kitchen hygiene, sanitation, and FSSAI compliance Train and mentor junior chefs, cooks, and kitchen staff Coordinate with management for kitchen planning, events, and kitchen operations Ensure timely service during breakfast, lunch, dinner, banquets, and special events Handle vendor management, sourcing high-quality raw materials and ingredients Inspect and maintain equipment, ensuring smooth kitchen functioning Skills & Requirements Minimum 510 years of culinary experience with strong expertise in Continental cuisine Diploma or certification in Hotel Management / Culinary Arts preferred Experience supervising kitchen teams in restaurants, hotels, or resorts Strong knowledge of Italian, French, Mediterranean, and European cuisines Expertise in plate presentation, sauces, baking, and grilling techniques Understanding of food costing, menu pricing, and inventory systems Ability to work under pressure and manage high-order volumes Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills Flexibility to work in shifts, weekends, & peak hours Personality Traits Passionate about food and culinary creativity Attention to detail and discipline Team-oriented leadership High sense of hygiene and professional etiquette Compensation Competitive salary based on experience Food and accommodation (optional) Performance-based incentives Opportunity to create signature menus and contribute to the brand's culinary identity. Supportive and dynamic work environment.