Senior Executive Chef

Senior Executive Chef

Compensation: $85,000–$90,000 USD DOE + performance bonus
Benefits: One-bedroom accommodation with utilities included, relocation assistance, flights, company car, cellphone and laptop, medical insurance, food allowance, friends & family perks, and additional company benefits

We are recruiting on behalf of a luxury Caribbean resort seeking an experienced Senior Executive Chef to lead the culinary operations across multiple dining venues. This is an exciting opportunity for a visionary culinary leader with extensive international experience, exceptional operational expertise, and a passion for developing high-performing teams within a luxury resort environment.

The successful candidate will oversee all culinary operations, ensuring exceptional food quality, operational efficiency, and consistent guest satisfaction while driving innovation across multiple outlets. This role requires a hands-on leader with strong people management skills, commercial awareness, and the ability to inspire and mentor diverse culinary teams.

Key Responsibilities

Lead all culinary operations across multiple restaurants and dining outletsDevelop, mentor, and inspire a high-performing culinary team while fostering a positive kitchen cultureEnsure exceptional food quality, consistency, and presentation across all conceptsOversee menu development, food cost controls, purchasing, and inventory managementDrive operational excellence while maintaining the highest food safety and sanitation standardsCollaborate with resort leadership on strategic initiatives and guest experience enhancements

Ideal Candidate Profile

Previous Executive Chef or Senior Executive Chef experience within a luxury resort or international hospitality environmentExtensive experience overseeing multiple food and beverage outletsStrong leadership and HR skills with a proven ability to recruit, mentor, and retain culinary talentInternational culinary background with knowledge of a variety of global cuisinesAll-inclusive resort and Caribbean experience is highly preferredStrong financial acumen with experience managing budgets, food costs, and kitchen operationsFluent English is required; Spanish is considered a strong assetCandidates with Dutch or American nationality are preferred due to work permit processing timelines