I’m recruiting an experienced Chef de Cuisine to lead the kitchen of a high-end, fine-dining restaurant within a luxury hotel in Budapest. This is a flagship opening and a standout opportunity for a chef with strong international exposure and a refined restaurant background to take ownership of a premium concept from day one.

While the restaurant sits within a luxury hotel environment, this role is very much restaurant-led. A hotel background is not essential. High-end restaurant experience is far more important.

Perks & Benefits

• €5,000 gross monthly salary
• Lead a premium restaurant launch in Budapest
• Long-term career growth within an established hospitality group
• High level of influence over menus, standards, and kitchen culture
• Work within an international, quality-driven environment

Your Experience

• International experience is a minimum requirement
• Strong background in high-end or fine-dining restaurants
• Experience as Chef de Cuisine or in a senior kitchen leadership role
• Exposure to chef-driven or well-known restaurant groups is highly regarded
• Solid foundation in classic techniques, ideally with experience in refined, French-style cuisine and close FOH collaboration
• Proven ability to build, lead, and retain strong kitchen teams
• Demonstrated career stability with longer-term commitments in previous roles
• Fluent English required; additional languages are a bonus
• Must already hold the right to live and work in the EU

Your Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the kitchen team, setting clear standards and expectations
• Oversee day-to-day culinary operations, ensuring consistency, quality, and presentation
• Develop and deliver menus aligned with the restaurant’s positioning and guest profile
• Manage food costs, suppliers, and kitchen budgets
• Ensure full compliance with food safety and hygiene standards
• Work closely with senior management to deliver an exceptional guest dining experience

If this sounds like your next step, contact Clay at COREcruitment:
clay@corecruitment.com