Senior Executive Chef
Posted 4 days ago
Senior Executive Chef
Compensation: $85,000–$90,000 USD DOE + performance bonus
Benefits: One-bedroom accommodation with utilities included, relocation assistance, flights, company car, cellphone and laptop, medical insurance, food allowance, friends & family perks, and additional company benefits
We are recruiting on behalf of a luxury Caribbean resort seeking an experienced Senior Executive Chef to lead the culinary operations across multiple dining venues. This is an exciting opportunity for a visionary culinary leader with extensive international experience, exceptional operational expertise, and a passion for developing high-performing teams within a luxury resort environment.
The successful candidate will oversee all culinary operations, ensuring exceptional food quality, operational efficiency, and consistent guest satisfaction while driving innovation across multiple outlets. This role requires a hands-on leader with strong people management skills, commercial awareness, and the ability to inspire and mentor diverse culinary teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead all culinary operations across multiple restaurants and dining outlets
- Develop, mentor, and inspire a high-performing culinary team while fostering a positive kitchen culture
- Ensure exceptional food quality, consistency, and presentation across all concepts
- Oversee menu development, food cost controls, purchasing, and inventory management
- Drive operational excellence while maintaining the highest food safety and sanitation standards
- Collaborate with resort leadership on strategic initiatives and guest experience enhancements
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Previous Executive Chef or Senior Executive Chef experience within a luxury resort or international hospitality environment
- Extensive experience overseeing multiple food and beverage outlets
- Strong leadership and HR skills with a proven ability to recruit, mentor, and retain culinary talent
- International culinary background with knowledge of a variety of global cuisines
- All-inclusive resort and Caribbean experience is highly preferred
- Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets, food costs, and kitchen operations
- Fluent English is required; Spanish is considered a strong asset
- Candidates with Dutch or American nationality are preferred due to work permit processing timelines
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