Chef de Cuisine - Fine Dining

Reporting to: Executive Chef

Our client, an ultra-luxury 5* resort recognised globally as a hospitality leader in the wellness industry, is actively seeking a Chef de Cuisine with a strong luxury hotel background.

As a Chef de Cuisine, you will be responsible for delivering exceptional culinary products and services in full alignment with the resort's brand standard and operational excellence. 

Notes: A Culinary portfolio should be submitted alongside your resume to showcase your creativity, innovation, and visual presentation of creative menus.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in a luxury resort or reputable fine dining / Michelin restaurant with proven results.
• Solid knowledge of property standards, F&B policies, and culinary procedures.
• A strong Mediterranean culinary foundation is a plus.
• Familiarity with modern wellness cuisine and sustainable sourcing
• Knowledge of wellness and sustainability aspects in culinary experience.
• Previous exposure to island or remote‑area operations is a plus
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.
• Hands‑on, calm under pressure, well‑organised, and passionate about mentoring and developing the team.

Responsibilities:

• Focus on rejuvenation of the culinary experience.
• Ensure an implementation of innovation to keep the wellness and sustainability practices
• Focus and review regularly adherence towards standards.
• Responsible for an exceptional guest experience, kitchen inspection, maintenance and product improvement.
• Ensure incoming produce and food merchandise are all in accordance with order sheets receiving records and purchasing specifications.
• Deliver a crafted experience for all guests.
• Ensure that interaction and communications between departments within the property are clear and effectively maintained to support the smooth running of the property.
• Supervise and review storage to ensure stock is on hand, properly stored and in line with brand and hygiene standards.
• Revise and control department operational budget is strictly adhered to and all costs will be continually monitored and controlled to drive profitability while taking into consideration the preservation of required standards with every decision made.
• Ensure that forecasting is undertaken on a daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual basis to ensure budgets are met and exceeded.
• Attend or conduct the designated meetings and briefings as instructed by the manager.