Executive Chef

A luxury boutique resort is seeking a hands‑on Executive Chef with strong kitchen management experience and a proven ability to lead, develop, and inspire a long‑standing culinary team. The successful candidate will play a key role in elevating standards, strengthening discipline, and nurturing a collaborative, inclusive environment where people feel supported and valued.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead all kitchen operations with clear structure, discipline, and high standards
Deliver consistent food quality, presentation excellence, and full HACCP compliance
Provide ongoing training, coaching, and skills development for the team
Guide a gradual, respectful transformation of menus, maintaining guest familiarity
Build a unified, cooperative culture that strengthens communication across all roles
Manage purchasing, inventory, and cost controls while supporting local suppliers
Partner with F&B leadership to ensure seamless FOH–BOH collaboration

Requirements:

Minimum 5 years’ experience as an Executive Chef or Senior Sous Chef
Strong leadership with demonstrated success in kitchen management and team building
Passion for training, mentoring, and fostering inclusive team culture
Experience with menu development and phased menu evolution
Caribbean experience is essential
Warm, calm, fair, and emotionally intelligent leadership style
Ability to bring teams together, resolve issues respectfully, and drive positive morale

The Next Steps?

Interested? Simply apply with your CV/Resume, and the New Recruits team will reach out for a confidential pre‑screening discussion. We will explore your background, your culinary philosophy, and your aspirations to ensure the ideal match. Interviews will be conducted via MS Teams.

About New Recruits International Ltd.

Founded in 2020, our agency specialises in recruiting elite talent across construction, engineering, hospitality, and corporate support throughout the Caribbean and the Americas. We are driven by passion, quality, integrity, collaboration, and discretion, consistently matching exceptional professionals with world‑class opportunities.