Sous Chef - St Maarten

Sous Chef – Caribbean Resort

Location: St. Maarten
Compensation: $48,000 USD annually
Benefits: Medical insurance under SZV, housing provided for 2 months, relocation support up to $1,500 USD, company cellphone, and visa/labour permit assistance

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established beachfront resort in St. Maarten seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join the culinary leadership team. This opportunity is ideal for a culinary professional with a strong background in high-volume resort operations, multi-outlet environments, and elevated guest service standards within hospitality-driven settings.

Key Responsibilities

Support the Executive Chef in overseeing daily kitchen operations across multiple food and beverage outletsEnsure consistency in food quality, presentation, and execution while maintaining established culinary standardsLead, train, and motivate kitchen teams, fostering a positive and productive working environmentAssist with scheduling, inventory management, ordering, and cost control initiatives to support operational performanceMaintain compliance with food safety, sanitation, and public health standards at all timesCollaborate closely with front-of-house and leadership teams to ensure seamless guest dining experiencesSupport menu execution, recipe consistency, and operational organization across all culinary outletsAssist in driving kitchen efficiency while maintaining high standards in quality and guest satisfaction

Ideal Candidate Profile

Previous Sous Chef experience within resort, hotel, or high-volume hospitality environmentsMulti-outlet culinary experience is requiredStrong understanding of public health and food safety standardsProven ability to lead and develop culinary teams in fast-paced operational settingsStrong organizational and communication skills with a hands-on leadership approachGood English communication skills required