Executive Chef – Ultra-Luxury Resort

The Opportunity

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a world-class Executive Chef to lead the culinary vision at a prestigious ultra-luxury resort.
We are now seeking a dynamic and highly experienced culinary leader to take the operation to the next level — elevating it into a globally competitive dining destination.

The Role

This is not a standard Executive Chef position. You will oversee a large, complex, and diverse culinary operation, including:

Multiple restaurants (main dining, beach club, speciality concepts)
A total brigade of approximately 50+ culinary staff
You will be responsible for:
Driving culinary innovation and refinement across all outlets
Designing and delivering new dining concepts (launching from early next year)
Elevating food quality to a world-class standard
Leading, mentoring, and structuring a diverse team
Managing financial performance, food cost, and operational excellence
Creating a cohesive and inspiring culinary identity across the property

What We’re Looking For

We seek a rare combination of:
1. A Culinary Visionary
Strong background in high-end restaurants and luxury resorts
Ability to deliver refined, ingredient-led cuisine
Experience shaping concepts and menus at a senior level
2. A Hands-On Operator
Proven ability to lead in demanding, large-scale environments
Comfortable managing complexity across multiple outlets and kitchens
Resilient, driven, and willing to lead from the front
3. A Builder & Leader
Able to assess the operation and define what is needed to succeed
Confident to request structure, team, and resources required
Entrepreneurial mindset with ownership over the culinary direction

Key Highlights

Blank canvas opportunity – shape the culinary direction
Significant investment in facilities: modern kitchens and equipment
Freedom to build concepts and structure your team
Opportunity to elevate the resort to a world-class culinary destination

Candidate Profile

Experience in refined dining or Michelin-level environments (preferred)
Background in luxury international hotels or resorts
Strong leadership across multicultural teams
Adaptable and capable in remote or complex environments
Experience with high-end clientele is advantageous

The Next Steps?

Interested? Simply click apply with your CV/Resume and the New Recruits team will call you for a confidential pre-screening discussion should you match this or other confidential requirements. We will explore your current situation, skillset and career aspirations along with discussing suitable roles and employers in more detail to ensure the perfect match. Interviews will be held via MS Teams.

About New Recruits International Ltd.

Founded in 2020, specializing in construction, engineering, hospitality, and corporate support recruitment across the Americas with focus on the Caribbean, we place local and ex-pat talent in prestigious projects, guided by integrity, collaboration, passion, quality, and discretion. Our highly experienced recruiters, attuned to island life, also conduct regular client visits to ensure we can provide tailored, first-hand guidance.