Executive Chef

COREcruitment Ltd; Santiago; Presencial; CLP 8.000.000 - 12.000.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

COREcruitment Ltd is seeking an Executive Chef - Airline Catering in Santiago, Chile to lead culinary excellence for a premier airline account, driving menu innovation, brand consistency, and operational quality across international units.

The role requires 5+ years as Head/Executive Chef in premium or high-volume environments, international experience, strong HACCP knowledge, and fluency in English and Spanish, with willingness to travel.

ASAP start; candidates must be located in Santiago.

Formación

• Head Chef with 5+ years in premium/high-volume environments.
• Experience as Executive Head Chef in multi-outlet luxury settings.
• Strong knowledge of food safety (HACCP).
• Fluent in English and Spanish.
• Willingness to travel internationally.

Responsabilidades

• Lead global menu development and define the culinary strategy.
• Innovate using consumer insights, market trends, and guest feedback.
• Ensure consistency, quality, and compliance across all catering locations.
• Conduct audits, tastings, and training at international units.
• Represent the brand as a culinary ambassador at events and client meetings.
• Oversee supplier quality, ingredient sourcing, and cost optimization.
• Train and mentor kitchen teams across global operations.
• Monitor performance through KPIs and drive continuous improvement.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Menu development

International experience

Data-driven

English & Spanish

Descripción del empleo

Job Title: Executive Chef - Airline Catering

Location: Santiago, Chile

ASAP start

About the role:

We are seeking a visionary and commercially astute Executive Chef to drive culinary excellence for a leading global airline account. In this role, you will innovate menus, ensure brand consistency, and uphold operational quality across multiple international catering units. Your leadership will be pivotal in crafting a premium onboard dining experience that aligns with the airline’s brand identity worldwide.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead global menu development and define the culinary strategy.
• Innovate using consumer insights, market trends, and guest feedback.
• Ensure consistency, quality, and compliance across all catering locations.
• Conduct audits, tastings, and training at international units.
• Represent the brand as a culinary ambassador at events and client meetings.
• Oversee supplier quality, ingredient sourcing, and cost optimization.
• Train and mentor kitchen teams across global operations.
• Monitor performance through KPIs and drive continuous improvement.

Your profile:

• 5+ years of experience as a Head Chef, with a background in premium or high-volume environments.
• International experience as Head Chef or Executive Chef in multi-outlets luxury hotels or resorts.
• Proven expertise in menu development and global cuisine and understanding of current food trends.
• Experience leading and training teams.
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards (HACCP).
• Commercially minded and data-driven.
• Profieciency in English and Spanish.
• Willingness to travel internationally.

What we offer:

• A high-impact global role with significant visibility.
• The opportunity to shape premium onboard dining experiences.
• A dynamic, international work environment.
• Job Title: Executive Chef – Airline Catering
• Location: Santiago, Chile

The candidates must be located in Santiago de Chile.

Job Title: Executive Chef - Airline Catering

Location: Santiago, Chile