Executive Sous Chef - Luxury Resort | Bahamas

COREcruitment; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; 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 daily kitchen operations and drive high-quality cuisine across multiple cuisines in a fast-paced resort.

The role demands 3–5+ years in senior culinary leadership, strong budgeting skills, and hands-on team leadership. Caribbean experience is a plus and relocation may be needed for the Bahamas posting.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years 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 with an Executive Chef in a high-quality hospitality environment.
• Strong budgeting, pricing and food cost control knowledge.
• Broad knowledge of cuisines and culinary techniques.
• Culinary degree or professional culinary certification preferred.
• Caribbean experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Budgeting & cost control

Team training & development

Multicuisine proficiency

Menu development

Fast-paced hospitality

Education

Culinary degree or professional certification

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