Executive Chef

Executive – Chef Location: Lonavala About Us StayVista is India’s largest villa hospitality brand and has redefined group getaways. Our handpicked luxury villas are present in every famous holiday destination across the country. We curate unique experiences paired with top-notch hospitality, creating unforgettable stays. Here, you will be a part of our passionate team, dedicated to crafting exceptional getaways and curating one-of-a-kind homes. We are a close-knit tribe, united by a shared love for travel and on a mission to become the most loved hospitality brand in India. Why Work With Us? At StayVista, you're part of a community where your ideas and growth matter. We’re a fast-growing team that values continuous improvement. With our skill upgrade programs, you’ll keep learning and evolving, just like we do. And hey, when you’re ready for a break, our villa discounts make it easy to enjoy the luxury you help create. Your Role As an Executive Chef at StayVista , you’ll be responsible for the procurement of raw materials, overseeing food production at the villa level, and providing training to kitchen staff to ensure high culinary standards and operational efficiency. About You Lead and manage the kitchen team, ensuring high standards in food preparation and presentation. Develop and implement innovative menus that cater to guest preferences and seasonal ingredients. Oversee the preparation and cooking of all meals, maintaining consistency in quality. Monitor food quality, taste, and presentation, making adjustments as necessary. Monitor food quality, taste, and presentation, making adjustments as necessary. Research and stay updated on culinary trends to innovate menu items. This position includes tasks supporting Owner and Guest Management, as determined by organizational needs. Bonus Points - These are non-essential, but a bonus if you have them Experience in luxury villas, boutique hotels, or fine-dining restaurants. Multicuisine expertise, including Indian and international fare Key Metrics: what you will drive and achieve Guest Food Satisfaction Score Food Cost Percentage Menu Innovation Rate Our Core Values: Are you a CURATER? Curious : Here, your curiosity fuels innovation. User-Centric : You’ll anticipate the needs of all our stakeholders and exceed expectations. Resourceful : You’ll creatively optimise our resources with solutions that elevate experiences in unexpected ways. Aspire : Keep learning, keep growing—because we’re all about continuous improvement. Trust : Trust is our foundation. You’ll work in a transparent, reliable, and fair environment. Enjoy : We believe in having fun while building something extraordinary. StayVista Spirit: Our Behavioral Competencies – How We Work Together Business Acumen: You know our services, business drivers, and industry trends inside out. You anticipate challenges in your area, weigh the impact of decisions, and track competitors to stay ahead, viewing risk as a chance to excel. Change Management: You embrace change and actively look for opportunities to improve efficiency. You navigate ambiguity well, promote innovation within the team, and take ownership of implementing fresh ideas. Leadership: You provide direction, delegate effectively, and empower your team to take ownership. You foster passion and pride in achieving goals, holding yourself accountable for the team’s successes and failures. Customer Centricity: You know your customers’ business and proactively find solutions to resolve their challenges. By building rapport and anticipating issues, you ensure smooth, win-win interactions while keeping stakeholders in the loop. Teamwork: You actively seek input from others, work across departments, and leverage team diversity to drive success. By fostering an open environment, you encourage constructive criticism and share knowledge to achieve team goals. Result Orientation: You set clear goals for yourself and your team, overcoming obstacles with a positive, solution-focused mindset. You take ownership of outcomes and make informed decisions based on cost-benefit analysis. Planning and Organizing: You analyze information systematically, prioritize tasks, and delegate effectively. You optimize processes to drive efficiency and ensure compliance with organizational standards. Communication: You communicate with confidence and professionalism, balancing talking and listening to foster open discussions. You identify key players and use the right channels to ensure clarity and gain support. StayVista is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or any employment decisions based on race, colour, religion, caste, creed, nationality, age, sex, including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected under applicable laws.