Executive Chef - Kosovo

Job Title: Executive Chef
Location: Pristina, Kosovo
Salary: Negotiable + accommodation and insurance

Start: ASAP

We are currently looking for an Executive Chef who will establish the hotel’s culinary reputation by leading a skilled and innovative kitchen team, delivering a creative menu, and ensuring an outstanding dining experience for guests.

Key Responsibilities

As Executive Chef, you will be responsible for enhancing the hotel’s reputation through the delivery of exceptional food quality and the development of a high-performing kitchen team. You will oversee the operational management of the kitchen and staff. Your duties will include:

Planning, preparing, and implementing culinary operations during the pre-opening phase, including menu development aligned with venue concepts, recruitment, and structuring of the culinary team, as well as operations in all back-of-house areas, conference spaces, bars, and restaurantsLeading the kitchen team and ensuring continuous professional development and succession planningCreating menus that exceed guest expectations and align with brand standardsMaintaining consistent production of high-quality food across all hotel food outletsBuilding positive relationships with guests, team members, contractors, and suppliers through proactive engagementAddressing and resolving any issues in the kitchen or related areas promptly and effectivelyManaging department operations, including budgeting, forecasting, resource planning, and waste managementOverseeing all kitchen functions, including operational, quality, and administrative tasksActively seeking and responding to guest feedback in a timely and efficient mannerEnsuring adequate resources are available to meet business demandsManaging food provision to Food and Beverage outlets and ensuring compliance with current legislationControlling costs while maintaining standards, improving profit margins, and meeting financial targetsKeeping team members updated on menu items, promotions, functions, and eventsMaintaining strong communication and working relationships across all hotel departmentsEnsuring appropriate staffing levels to meet business needsConducting monthly communication meetings and documenting meeting minutesManaging staff performance in accordance with company policies and proceduresRecruiting, training, and developing the kitchen teamAdhering to hotel security, fire regulations, health and safety, and food safety legislationAddressing maintenance, hygiene, and hazard issues promptlyManaging the department’s financial performance in line with hotel objectivesEnsuring food control systems are followed to achieve target marginsRegularly reviewing menus with the Food and Beverage manager to align offerings with market trendsPromoting environmental awarenessAdhering to the food wastage program to meet margin targetsPreparing and maintaining monthly work schedules in compliance with local legislation

Requirements

To excel in this role, you should possess the following attributes, behaviors, skills, and values:

Proven experience as an Executive Chef or high-performing Sous Chef in a comparable role, preferably within international chain hotels; pre-opening experience is a plusStrong leadership skills with experience managing a team of 30+ membersCreative approach to producing high-quality foodBusiness-focused mindset for managing a hotel kitchenExcellent communication skillsAbility to build and maintain internal and external relationshipsStrong planning and organizational skillsCapability to multitask and meet deadlinesValid and relevant trade qualification (proof may be required)

Preferred Qualifications

The following capabilities and distinctions are advantageous:

Certification in managementComputers and software proficiency.

Job Title: Executive Chef
Location: Pristina, Kosovo
Salary: Negotiable + accommodation and insurance

Start: ASAP

Are you interested?

If you’d like more information about the role, please apply or send your CV to luizas@corecruitment.com