Head Chef

A prestigious ultra‑luxury beach club is seeking an exceptional Head Chef to lead a high‑performing culinary operation known for elevated dining, vibrant energy, and an international clientele. This is a rare opportunity for a visionary, hands‑on culinary leader ready to oversee a talented team and shape an innovative, globally influenced menu rooted in refined technique and outstanding guest experiences.

The ideal candidate thrives in dynamic, multicultural environments and brings creativity, structure, discipline, and genuine passion to kitchen leadership—particularly when working with Caribbean teams, flavours, and seasonal ingredients central to the club’s identity.

Role Overview

The Head Chef will manage all culinary operations, lead a team of 20+ professionals, and uphold the standards of a luxury, high‑volume beach club. Working closely with the Group Executive Chef, you will develop new dishes, ensure consistency across all sections, and guide ongoing menu evolution that blends Asian influences, French techniques, South American flavours, and premium Caribbean ingredients.

Success in this role requires operational excellence, calm and confident leadership, deep culinary range, and the ability to motivate and develop a diverse, enthusiastic kitchen team including long‑standing Caribbean staff who form the core of the operation.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and develop a 20+ person kitchen team with emphasis on training, growth, and positive culture
Oversee all daily operations: prep management, service execution, stock control, and food quality
Collaborate with the Group Executive Chef on dish development, menu evolution, and seasonal updates
Maintain consistency and excellence across all kitchen sections
Ensure top-tier cleanliness, organisation, HACCP practices, and food-safety standards
Manage ordering, cost control, labour planning, wastage reduction, and supplier partnerships
Support high-volume service levels—ranging from 150 covers/day in low season to 400+ during peak periods
Uphold the luxury beach club brand through refined presentation, flavour, and guest experience

Requirements

5+ years’ experience as Head Chef or a strong Senior Sous Chef ready for the next step
Background in high-end restaurants, resorts, or luxury beach clubs
Broad culinary skill set: Asian, French, South American, and Caribbean cuisine
Calm, supportive, structured, and motivating leadership style
Ability to train, upskill, and inspire a diverse team, including emerging Caribbean talent
Strong operational discipline in ordering, costings, prep systems, and service flow
Experience in international or island environments an advantage
Passion for creativity, innovation, and consistency

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.