Executive Chef - Holistic Wellness Cuisine

Factorial; Isla Mujeres; On-site; MXN 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

SHA Wellness Clinic in Isla Mujeres, Mexico, seeks a Head Chef to lead the hotel’s culinary operations with a focus on flavor, nutrition, presentation, and service. Develop innovative menus aligned with holistic wellness and the brand values.

Collaborate with nutritionists and the Wellness team to tailor menus to allergies and dietary restrictions, oversee all kitchen stations, ensure quality, hygiene, and cost control, and train a high-performing team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Technical or bachelor’s degree in Gastronomy or Culinary Arts.
• Certifications in healthy cooking, nutrition, or wellness techniques are preferred.
• Minimum 5 years as an Executive Chef or Sous Chef in luxury hotels, wellness resorts, or high-end restaurants.
• Proven experience leading kitchen teams of more than 10 people.
• Demonstrated experience developing gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free, and red-meat-free menus.
• Experience with international quality, hygiene, and service standards.
• Advanced English proficiency (mandatory for communication with guests and international staff).
• Advanced or native-level Spanish proficiency.
• Proficiency in kitchen management and inventory control software (e.g., ERP systems, POS systems, and advanced Excel).
• Knowledge of personalized menu management platforms or digital recipe and technical specification sheets.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with nutritionists and the Wellness team to create menus for allergies and dietary restrictions.
• Oversee culinary execution across all kitchen stations.
• Ensure food quality, hygiene, presentation, and operational efficiency.
• Manage kitchen budget, inventory control, and food costs.
• Train and develop the team to foster happiness, growth, and excellence.
• Develop culinary strategy aligned with healthy dining concepts.
• Ensure smooth workflow and proper staffing in the kitchen.
• Support menus and diets tailored to guests’ medical and nutritional needs.
• Participate in cooking and production of dishes and products.
• Conduct cooking classes for guests.
• Ensure compliance with procedures and standards.
• Assist senior chefs in monitoring quality, expiration dates, cold chain, and safety controls.
• Maintain cleanliness and pest control measures.
• Manage supplier relationships and purchasing orders.
• Support events and cooking classes; assist in campaigns as needed.
• Comply with health, safety, and environmental regulations.

Skills

Team leadership

Menu development

Food safety

English proficiency

Spanish proficiency

Education

Technical or Bachelor’s in Gastronomy/Culinary Arts

Certifications in healthy cooking or nutrition (preferred)

Tools

Kitchen management software

ERP/POS systems

Excel

Job description

SHA Wellness Clinic in Isla Mujeres, Mexico, seeks a Head Chef to lead the hotel’s culinary operations with a focus on flavor, nutrition, presentation, and service. Develop innovative menus aligned with holistic wellness and the brand values.

Collaborate with nutritionists and the Wellness team to tailor menus to allergies and dietary restrictions, oversee all kitchen stations, ensure quality, hygiene, and cost control, and train a high-performing team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.