Chef de Cuisine – Luxury Resort in Cyprus

Salary: €50,000 - €60,000 gross per year plus bonus & benefits

Experience: Buffet; A La Carte; Banquets; Fine Dining

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Size: 200+ rooms, multiple restaurants & bars, Leisure & Spa, Events space

We are working with a fantastic luxury resort in Cyprus looking for a talented and driven Chef de Cuisine to lead culinary operations. The property features multiple dining options ranging from casual poolside and snack outlets to fine dining, room service, and high-volume banqueting.

The Position

• Lead day-to-day culinary operations across the resort’s dining outlets
• Direct, train, and mentor a large kitchen brigade, fostering a positive, performance-driven environment.
• Oversee full operational and administrative kitchen management: food cost and labor cost control, supplier management, inventory, budgeting, recruitment, and scheduling.
• Collaborate on menu creation, culinary innovation, and seasonal concepts highlighting fresh, local Mediterranean produce.
• Guarantee strict compliance with HACCP, hygiene, health, and safety regulations across all kitchens.
• Drive high standards of dish presentation, consistency, and guest satisfaction across all meal periods and outlets.
• Participate actively in department head meetings and cross-departmental coordination.

Your Profile

• Proven experience as Chef de Cuisine, Executive Chef, or Executive Sous Chef in a luxury 4* or 5* hotel/resort environment.
• Minimum 4–5 years of strong culinary leadership experience with full administrative and financial responsibilities.
• Degree in Culinary Arts or Hospitality/Catering management.
• Deep knowledge and passion for Mediterranean cuisine, techniques, and local seasonal ingredients.
• Expertise across both high-volume buffet/banqueting operations and refined à la carte/fine dining service.
• Strong financial acumen: track record of achieving target food and labor costs.
• Rigorous, organized, and disciplined approach to kitchen management and HACCP standards.
• Inspiring leader with excellent communication skills, emotional intelligence, and team-building capability.
• Fluent in English (knowledge of Greek is a strong plus).
• Must hold an EU passport or valid EU Work Permit.

Please send your resume to Beatrice@COREcruitment.com to be considered for this opportunity.