JOSHUA GAVALI
Bardez,North Goa
Summary
Talented Head Chef with sound knowledge of food preparation and restaurant management. Solid understanding of managing personnel activity in hospitality industry. Exceptional communication skills with ability to give clear instructions to subordinates. Organised and reliable with outstanding menu creation capabilities.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work history
Head Chef
Barefoot Cafe Goa
2025.02 - 2026.05
- Design and implement a menu
- Kitchen operations
- Inventory control
- Hire, train, and direct all staff members
- Billing and data management
- Assisted restaurant manager in cost control strategies implementation.
Owner / Head Chef
Sojo Food Truck
2024.11 - 2026.05
- Developed and implemented an innovative menu featuring wings, wraps, burgers, and rolls.
- Focused on healthy, flavorful recipes crafted exclusively in-house.
- Managed all aspects of the business, including operations, marketing, and customer satisfaction.
Lead Chef
Barefoot Cafe Goa
2023.01 - 2024.10
- Design and implement a menu featuring organic fusion cuisine
- Prepared breakfast, lunch, and dinner based on a rotating weekly menu
- Assisted in recipe development
- Took over the Head Chef's duties as needed
- Manage day-to-day kitchen operations
- Hire, train, and direct all staff members
Head Chef
Mubeena Shariff Chocolatier
2021.12 - 2023.01
- Decorating and tempering gourmet chocolates as per recipes
- Handling all orders, production and accounts
- Manage day-to-day kitchen operations
- Training and directing all staff members
- Prepared quality pastries according to customer's orders
Chef de Cuisine
Chalston Hotel (4 - Star)
2018.06 - 2021.12
- Designed creative menus and experimented with new recipes.
- Managed staff and day-to-day kitchen operations.
- Conducted cost analysis and handled store procurement.
Head Chef
Friends with Buns
2017.07 - 2018.05
- Kitchen prepping, live grill and assembling
- Handling all orders production and accounts
- Manage day-to-day kitchen operations
- Training and directing all staff members
Commi 3 / Assistant Cake Decorator
Butter Fingers
2015.07 - 2017.06
- Led the decoration department with expertise in fondant, buttercream, and icing cakes.
- Developed new recipes and oversaw production of baked goods.
Education
INTERNATIONAL CRUISES CULNARY ACADEMY PVT. LTD
2014.07 - 2014.09
CATERING TECHNOLOGY AND APPLIED NUTRITION -
DIPLOMA IN COOK IN INSTITUTE OF HOTEL MANAGEMENT
GOA 2014.09 - 2014.11
Skills
- Recipe scaling expertise
- Familiarity with dietary restrictions
- Proficient in baking
- Advanced pastry techniques
- Nutritional knowledge
- Culinary artistry
- International cuisine
- Pizza
- Resource management
- Kitchen hygiene
- Food presentation
- Inventory management
- Grilling expertise
- Customer satisfaction focus
- Leadership
- Recipe development
Accomplishments
SOJO – Founder / Chef Owner
Food Truck & Fusion Cuisine Concept
Founded and operated SOJO, a creative food truck focused on fusion cuisine and modern comfort food.
Designed and developed original menus by combining different cuisines, flavors, and presentation styles.
Managed menu planning, recipe development, costing, and inventory control for daily operations and events.
Handled sourcing of ingredients, supplier coordination, and stock management to reduce wastage and maintain quality.
Prepared food for private events, party orders, and customer service operations in a fast-paced environment.
Oversaw kitchen setup, hygiene standards, staff coordination, and customer engagement.
Built the brand through creativity, experimentation, and personalized food experiences.
OTHER DETAILS
INDIAN PASSPORT HOLDER
PASSPORT NO: C4785768
INDOS NO: 13HL2652
INDIAN CDC HOLDER
INDIAN CDC NO: MUM 643606
STCW Completed at Kamaxi Maritime Academy, Verna-Goa.
BST(EFA, PSSR, PST, FPFF)
DATE OF ISSUE: 28/02/2026
STSDSD
DATE OF ISSUE: 27/02/2026
Websites
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
Marathi
Proficient (C2)
KONKANI
Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Head Chef
Barefoot Cafe Goa
2025.02 - 2026.05
Owner / Head Chef
Sojo Food Truck
2024.11 - 2026.05
Lead Chef
Barefoot Cafe Goa
2023.01 - 2024.10
Head Chef
Mubeena Shariff Chocolatier
2021.12 - 2023.01
Chef de Cuisine
Chalston Hotel (4 - Star)
2018.06 - 2021.12
Head Chef
Friends with Buns
2017.07 - 2018.05
Commi 3 / Assistant Cake Decorator
Butter Fingers
2015.07 - 2017.06
CATERING TECHNOLOGY AND APPLIED NUTRITION -
DIPLOMA IN COOK IN INSTITUTE OF HOTEL MANAGEMENT
2014.09 - 2014.11
INTERNATIONAL CRUISES CULNARY ACADEMY PVT. LTD
2014.07 - 2014.09