Executive Head Chef - Bahamas

Sous Chef – Luxury Boutique Resort

Location: Bahamas
Compensation: $45,000–$50,000 USD
Benefits: Private accommodation provided, utilities covered, 3 meals per day while working, paid vacation, and additional resort benefits

We are recruiting on behalf of a luxury boutique resort in the Bahamas seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join the culinary leadership team. This opportunity is ideal for a hands-on culinary professional who thrives in a fast-paced hospitality environment and is passionate about delivering exceptional dining experiences within a luxury island setting.

Reporting directly to the Executive Head Chef, the successful candidate will play a key role in overseeing daily kitchen operations, supporting team development, maintaining culinary standards, and ensuring smooth execution across all service periods.

Key Responsibilities

Support daily kitchen operations across breakfast, lunch, dinner, and special eventsLead service periods and actively work the line to ensure quality, consistency, and execution standards are maintainedAssist with inventory management, ordering, receiving, and storage of productsMonitor food costs and support waste reduction initiatives through efficient kitchen practicesSupervise, train, and develop line cooks and kitchen team members

Ideal Candidate Profile

Previous Sous Chef experience within a luxury boutique hotel, resort, or high-end dining environment requiredBoutique hotel experience is essentialCaribbean experience is strongly preferredStrong culinary fundamentals with experience across multiple kitchen stationsProven ability to lead kitchen teams during high-volume service periodsStrong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills