Executive Chef - World Expo 2027 VIP & Protocol Dining

TGP International; Texas City (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Executive Chef will lead the USA Pavilion kitchen for Expo 2027, delivering the "Iconic American Diner" concept to a global audience including VIP and diplomatic guests. The role combines culinary vision, menu design, food safety, cost control and brigade leadership under Serbian regulatory constraints.

Based in Belgrade, the post requires US citizenship, extensive leadership in high-volume kitchens and the ability to adapt menus to local sourcing realities while maintaining authenticity and

Qualifications

• Proven executive/head-chef leadership in high-volume kitchens.
• Menu development, recipe costing and presentation mastery.
• Deep food-safety expertise and HACCP implementation.
• Ability to lead a brigade under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Adapt menus to regulatory constraints and sourcing realities.
• Discretion and presence for VIP-facing culinary moments.

Responsibilities

• Own menu design, recipes, specifications and presentation for the American diner concept and VIP menus.
• Deliver consistent quality and authenticity across every cover and service.
• Design menus within Serbian sourcing realities and regulatory constraints.
• Lead menu tastings and sign-off with management and client as required.
• Own HACCP plan, kitchen hygiene, temperature and cold-chain control.
• Set up and run kitchen for high-volume Expo trading and events.
• Manage procurement, cost control, and supplier relationships.
• Lead, roster, train and develop the kitchen brigade and manage labor costs.
• Design bespoke VIP/diplomatic menus and maintain protocol standards.
• Represent culinary identity to client, media and dignitaries; ensure safety and quality for high-profile guests.

Skills

Executive leadership

Menu development

Food safety HACCP

Staff development

Supply chain adaptability

VIP catering

Education

Culinary qualification

HACCP certification

Job description

The Executive Chef will lead the USA Pavilion kitchen for Expo 2027, delivering the "Iconic American Diner" concept to a global audience including VIP and diplomatic guests. The role combines culinary vision, menu design, food safety, cost control and brigade leadership under Serbian regulatory constraints.

Based in Belgrade, the post requires US citizenship, extensive leadership in high-volume kitchens and the ability to adapt menus to local sourcing realities while maintaining authenticity and