Executive Sous Chef - Luxury Resort | Bahamas

COREcruitment; Jamaica; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2-bedroom apartment provided

Health insurance

Work permit assistance

Flights included

Relocation assistance included

Job summary

COREcruitment is seeking an Executive Sous Chef for a luxury resort in the Bahamas. You will support the Executive Chef, oversee kitchen operations, and inspire a talented team while delivering high-quality cuisine.

The role covers leadership, menu development, and cross-cuisine expertise in a fast-paced resort setting, with a tax-free USD salary and relocation benefits.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of experience in a Sous Chef or senior culinary leadership role.
• Strong cooking and food preparation skills.
• Proven ability to lead, train and develop a kitchen team.
• Experience working closely with an Executive Chef in a high-quality hospitality environment.
• Strong understanding of budgeting, pricing and food cost control.
• Broad knowledge of different cuisines and culinary techniques.
• Culinary degree or professional culinary certification preferred.
• Caribbean experience is a plus.
• Adaptable, hands-on and confident working in a fast-paced resort environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the Executive Chef with the overall management of kitchen operations.
• Lead, supervise and motivate the culinary team to ensure smooth and efficient service.
• Maintain high standards of food preparation, presentation and quality.
• Train and develop kitchen staff, fostering a positive and professional team environment.
• Assist with budgeting, menu pricing and cost control.
• Ensure effective communication across the kitchen and wider Food & Beverage operation.
• Contribute to menu development and culinary initiatives.
• Work across a variety of cuisines and culinary styles.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Cooking skills

Team leadership

Budgeting & cost control

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

Executive Sous Chef – Luxury Resort | Bahamas

Location: Bahamas
Salary: $80,000–$90,000 USD tax-free
Benefits: 2-bedroom apartment, health insurance, work permit, flights & relocation assistance

We’re seeking an experienced Executive Sous Chef to join the culinary team at a luxury resort in the Bahamas.This is an exciting opportunity for a strong culinary leader who can support the Executive Chef, oversee daily kitchen operations and inspire a talented team while delivering consistently high-quality cuisine.

The Role

• Support the Executive Chef with the overall management of kitchen operations.
• Lead, supervise and motivate the culinary team to ensure smooth and efficient service.
• Maintain high standards of food preparation, presentation and quality.
• Train and develop kitchen staff, fostering a positive and professional team environment.
• Assist with budgeting, menu pricing and cost control.
• Ensure effective communication across the kitchen and wider Food & Beverage operation.
• Contribute to menu development and culinary initiatives.
• Work across a variety of cuisines and culinary styles.

The Ideal Candidate

• 3–5+ years of experience in a Sous Chef or senior culinary leadership role.
• Strong cooking and food preparation skills.
• Proven ability to lead, train and develop a kitchen team.
• Experience working closely with an Executive Chef in a high-quality hospitality environment.
• Strong understanding of budgeting, pricing and food cost control.
• Broad knowledge of different cuisines and culinary techniques.Culinary degree or professional culinary certification preferred.
• Caribbean experience is a plus.
• Adaptable, hands-on and confident working in a fast-paced resort environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• $80,000–$90,000 USD tax-free salary
• 2-bedroom apartment provided
• Health insurance
• Work permit assistance
• Flights included
• Relocation assistance included