Senior Executive Chef

Location: St. Maarten

Compensation: $85,000–$90,000 USD DOE + performance bonus
Benefits: One-bedroom accommodation with utilities included, relocation assistance, flights, company car, cellphone and laptop, medical insurance, food allowance, friends & family perks, and additional company benefits

We are recruiting on behalf of a luxury Caribbean resort seeking an experienced Senior Executive Chef to lead the culinary operations across multiple dining venues. This is an exciting opportunity for a visionary culinary leader with extensive international experience, exceptional operational expertise, and a passion for developing high-performing teams within a luxury resort environment.

The successful candidate will oversee all culinary operations, ensuring exceptional food quality, operational efficiency, and consistent guest satisfaction while driving innovation across multiple outlets. This role requires a hands-on leader with strong people management skills, commercial awareness, and the ability to inspire and mentor diverse culinary teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all culinary operations across multiple restaurants and dining outlets
• Develop, mentor, and inspire a high-performing culinary team while fostering a positive kitchen culture
• Ensure exceptional food quality, consistency, and presentation across all concepts
• Oversee menu development, food cost controls, purchasing, and inventory management
• Drive operational excellence while maintaining the highest food safety and sanitation standards
• Collaborate with resort leadership on strategic initiatives and guest experience enhancements

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Previous Executive Chef or Senior Executive Chef experience within a luxury resort or international hospitality environment
• Extensive experience overseeing multiple food and beverage outlets
• Strong leadership and HR skills with a proven ability to recruit, mentor, and retain culinary talent
• International culinary background with knowledge of a variety of global cuisines
• All-inclusive resort and Caribbean experience is highly preferred
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets, food costs, and kitchen operations
• Fluent English is required; Spanish is considered a strong asset
• Candidates with Dutch or American nationality are preferred due to work permit processing timelines