Executive Chef – Borgo

Falkensteiner Hotels & Residences Italy; Arbatassa/Arbatax; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

Job summary

Falkensteiner Hotels & Residences Italy is seeking an Executive Chef for Borgo in Arbatax. Lead culinary vision for all dining outlets, elevate the resort's culinary identity, and ensure exceptional quality and guest satisfaction.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience as an Executive Chef in luxury settings, strong leadership, and a passion for local sustainable ingredients. Fluent English required; international experience is a plus. Accommodation is provided.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Executive Chef in luxury resorts, five-star hotels, or high-end restaurant operations.
• Strong leadership and team development capabilities.
• Passion for authentic gastronomy and guest experiences.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the culinary strategy for Borgo dining outlets.
• Build a culinary identity reflecting the destination with international standards.
• Design and enhance menus, concepts, and guest dining experiences.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the kitchen team with excellence and creativity.
• Ensure top food quality, presentation, hygiene, and consistency.
• Manage food and labor cost, budgeting, purchasing, and inventory.
• Collaborate with F&B leadership to drive guest satisfaction and revenue.
• Develop signature events, seasonal offerings, and themes.
• Maintain compliance with health, safety, and HACCP regulations.
• Support talent recruitment and succession planning.

Skills

Executive Chef

Leadership

Fluent English

Financial acumen

Creativity

International hospitality

Job description

Executive Chef Borgo January 2027

Do you want to be part of a steadily growing family-owned business, running more than 30 hotels & residences in Europe? Would you like to contribute to creating a feel-good home away from home for our guests? At Falkensteiner you can expect a dynamic and open team that values both innovation and tradition. We are looking forward to getting to know you and soon welcome you as part of our team in Arbatax.

We are seeking a talented, innovative, and highly operational Executive Chef to lead the culinary vision of Borgo. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership skills, a passion for authentic gastronomy, and the ability to elevate the culinary identity of the resort while ensuring exceptional quality, consistency, and guest satisfaction.

This role will be instrumental in building a stronger culinary offering, creating memorable dining experiences, enhancing the resort's food reputation, and developing a high-performing kitchen team.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the culinary strategy for all Borgo dining outlets.
• Build a stronger culinary identity that reflects the destination while incorporating international standards and innovation.
• Design and continuously enhance menus, concepts, and guest dining experiences.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the kitchen brigade, fostering a culture of excellence and creativity.
• Ensure the highest standards of food quality, presentation, hygiene, and consistency.
• Manage food cost, labor cost, budgeting, purchasing, and inventory control.
• Collaborate closely with F&B leadership to drive guest satisfaction and revenue performance.
• Develop signature culinary events, themed experiences, and seasonal offerings.
• Maintain compliance with all health, safety, and HACCP regulations.
• Support talent recruitment and succession planning within the culinary team.

Candidate Profile

• Proven experience as Executive Chef in luxury resorts, five-star hotels, or high-end restaurant operations.
• Strong leadership and team development capabilities.
• Demonstrated success in elevating culinary concepts and food quality standards.
• Passion for local products, sustainability, and authentic guest experiences.
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing food and labor costs.
• Creativity combined with operational discipline.
• Fluent English required; additional languages are an advantage.
• International hospitality experience preferred.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation package 60-70k per year.
• Accommodation provided.
• Opportunity to shape and elevate the culinary reputation of Borgo.
• International and dynamic resort environment.
• Long-term career growth within Falkensteiner's hospitality operations.
• Opportunity to play a key role in the development and success of Borgo within a leading resort destination.

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