Chef de Cuisine | Luxury Hotel Restaurant | Budapest | €6,000 Gross + Benefits

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Chef de Cuisine to lead the culinary operations of a premium fine-dining restaurant within a luxury hotel in Budapest. This high-profile opening allows an ambitious culinary professional to shape a flagship venue, delivering exceptional cuisine and a world-class guest experience from day one.

Perks & Benefits

€5,000 gross monthly salaryLead a high-end restaurant launch within a luxury hotelLong-term career growth opportunities within a growing hospitality groupInfluence menu creation and operational standardsWork alongside a dynamic, multicultural team

Your Experience

Minimum 5 years in a senior kitchen leadership role, preferably in upscale or branded restaurantsFormal culinary education and strong technical skillsProven ability to manage, train, and inspire kitchen teamsExperience with menu development, food cost management, and supplier relationshipsKnowledge of international cuisines and modern culinary trendsFluent in English; additional languages are an advantageExperience in high-volume or pre-opening environments is preferred

Your Responsibilities

Lead and manage the kitchen team, fostering a high-performance cultureOversee day-to-day culinary operations, ensuring consistency, quality, and presentationDevelop menus and seasonal offerings aligned with the restaurant’s conceptManage inventory, supplier relationships, and kitchen budgetingEnsure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and hygiene regulationsCollaborate with hotel management to enhance the overall guest dining experienceDrive culinary innovation while maintaining operational efficiency

If you are interested, please contact Clay at COREcruitment: clay@corecruitment.com