Gheun · Tak

The Name

It means "grab it." A street phrase said with a grin — and a house that builds brands the same way.

Gheun Tak is Konkani + Marathi for take it — grab it. An everyday street phrase, but never said half-heartedly: confident, a little cheeky swag, full of warmth. It made us smile, so it stuck.

That's the energy we bring to hospitality — conviction over caution, character over charade. We lovingly craft food-centric brands. Purpose-led direction followed by speed of execution.

Confident Genuine Heartfelt

Our Mission

A house of food brands built around the regional Indian cuisines the world hasn't tasted yet.

What we stand on

Our values.

The code that runs the business — and realigns us when things go sideways. Passion is the thread running through all of them.

01

Attention to Detail

No detail is too small; no effort is too much.

02

Curiosity

Continually seeking old and new knowledge to enrich our craft and create value for guests and team.

03

Harmony

For the planet, its resources, and the highest regard for Mother Nature.

04

Integrity

No compromise on quality — the guest always first, the company second, oneself last.

05

Seva

Service. We serve all with heartfelt goodness, kindness, courtesy and mutual respect.

06

Trust

In every relationship, transaction and stakeholder — and in how we govern ourselves.

The House of Brands

One house. Many flavours.

Nati

Live · Margao, Goa

A South Indian Culinary Experience

Simply South. The purity of a Darshini tiffin meets the robust non-veg flavours of the Military hotel — in a white space nobody else is serving. Simply simple food.

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Meet the founders

A hospitality power trio.

Chef Avinash Martins

Founder · Culinary

A sailor-turned-culinarian. Consistently featured in Food Superstars — India's annual Top 30 Chefs accolade by Culinary Culture. Chef Avinash Martins represented India on Iron Chef Thailand (Netflix) and hosted a Goan-heritage travel show on Zee 5. An alumnus of the prestigious Oberoi Centre of Learning and Development (OCLD), Delhi, Chef Avinash is the founder of the multi-award-winning and famed Cavatina Goa, Janôt by Avinash Martins (presently in Goa and Bengaluru) and C'est L'Avi — Table in the Hills, Goa.

Tizklyda "Tiz" Martins

Founder · Hospitality

Held international F&B operations roles at the iconic Oberoi Rajvilās, Jaipur and The Oberoi, New Delhi. Co-founder of Cavatina Goa, Janôt by Avinash Martins and C'est L'Avi — Table in the Hills, Goa. Tiz is passionate about baking and desserts and personally crafts the much-loved bakery and patisserie offerings in their restaurants.

Rahul Dhavale

Founder · Strategy & Ops

ex-GM & COO of a United Kingdom-based hospitality group. A former Executive Chef and guest judge on MasterChef India (Season 5), led culinary operations at The Oberoi Group and Marriott International. Rahul is an alumnus of the Oberoi Centre of Learning and Development (OCLD), India and a Sloan Fellow from London Business School.

Connect

Two ways in.

Kitchen & F&B Talent

Grow with world-class professionals.

A culture of learning and innovation, and a place to do the best work of your career. We're always scouting for like-minded talent. Send your resumé or CV.

careers@gheun-tak.com →

Investors

Meaningful conversations, please.

We're keen to talk with professionals who have a passion for food, an international scale-up mindset, and a global, optimistic outlook. If you're an angel or a food/restaurant-sector focussed investor (accredited preferred) who thrives with professionals, moves fast and cares about craft — let's talk.

founders@gheun-tak.com →