Private Villa Cook

Role Summary

Thalassa is seeking an accomplished, full-time Villa Chef for a high-end private villa in Tangalle. The role requires a creative, experienced chef capable of producing restaurant-level dishes, ranging from authentic Sri Lankan and traditional regional cuisine to Indian, Western, and international food.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and present high-quality breakfast, lunch, and dinner dishes (plated and family-style).
• Create diverse menus including desserts and children's meals.
• Customize menus and meal timings based on guest preferences, allergies, and dietary needs.
• Manage kitchen operations, including menu planning, purchasing, stock control, and supplier coordination.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene, food safety, presentation, consistency, and waste control.
• Adapt to changing guest requirements and coordinate with the villa team.

Requirements

• Proven experience in professional restaurants and private household/family home settings.
• Ability to create creative, high-quality dishes with excellent presentation.
• Strong knowledge of Sri Lankan, Indian, Western, and international cuisine.
• Experience managing kitchen operations, including menu planning, purchasing, and stock control.
• Flexible, discreet, and guest-focused approach.
• Minimum two references from previous employers preferred.
• Minimum 2–5 years of experience in the relevant industry.

Location

Tangalle — live-out position; accommodation provided offsite.

Working Arrangement

• Working Hours: Flexible, depending on guest/owner residence and requirements.