Chef de Cuisine | Luxury Hotel Restaurant | Budapest | €5,000 Gross + Benefits

 

I’m recruiting an experienced Chef de Cuisine to lead the kitchen of a high-end, fine-dining restaurant within a luxury hotel in Budapest. This is a flagship opening and a standout opportunity for a chef with strong international exposure and a refined restaurant background to take ownership of a premium concept from day one.

While the restaurant sits within a luxury hotel environment, this role is very much restaurant-led. A hotel background is not essential. High-end restaurant experience is far more important.

Perks & Benefits

€5,000 gross monthly salaryLead a premium restaurant launch in BudapestLong-term career growth within an established hospitality groupHigh level of influence over menus, standards, and kitchen cultureWork within an international, quality-driven environment

Your Experience

International experience is a minimum requirementStrong background in high-end or fine-dining restaurantsExperience as Chef de Cuisine or in a senior kitchen leadership roleExposure to chef-driven or well-known restaurant groups is highly regardedSolid foundation in classic techniques, ideally with experience in refined, French-style cuisine and close FOH collaborationProven ability to build, lead, and retain strong kitchen teamsDemonstrated career stability with longer-term commitments in previous rolesFluent English required; additional languages are a bonusMust already hold the right to live and work in the EU

Your Responsibilities

Lead and manage the kitchen team, setting clear standards and expectationsOversee day-to-day culinary operations, ensuring consistency, quality, and presentationDevelop and deliver menus aligned with the restaurant’s positioning and guest profileManage food costs, suppliers, and kitchen budgetsEnsure full compliance with food safety and hygiene standardsWork closely with senior management to deliver an exceptional guest dining experience

If this sounds like your next step, contact Clay at COREcruitment:
clay@corecruitment.com