Senior Executive Chef

Location:

Netherlands

Salary:

£59.8k – 63.3k per year + Benefits

Type:

Permanent

Main Industry:

Search Catering & Hospitality Jobs

Advertiser:

COREcruitment

Job ID:

133167995

Posted On:

08 July 2026

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

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