Executive Chef

About the role

The Executive Chef leads the Kitchen Department at the Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star resort in Anguilla, setting plans of character, integrity and quality that support the long-term growth and profitability of the department, division and hotel. The position is full-time.

Key responsibilities

• Plan menus for all food outlets in the resort and develop standard recipes and techniques, with portion control and menu pricing.
• Schedule and coordinate chefs, cooks and other kitchen staff so that food preparation is economical, technically correct and within budgeted labour costs.
• Approve requisitions for food supplies and establish controls to minimise waste and theft.
• Maintain high standards of sanitation, cleanliness and safety, and train staff on safety, sanitation and accident prevention.
• Prepare budget data, project annual food and labour costs and monitor financial results.
• Supervise cooking of items requiring skilled preparation, evaluate food products and ensure quality meets member and guest expectations.
• Recruit, interview, train, supervise, counsel and discipline kitchen staff, and provide professional development.
• Update written policies and procedures, maintain cleaning schedules for kitchens and equipment, and visit the dining area when open.

Required profile

• At least 8 years of experience in culinary, food and beverage or a related field.
• Experience in a luxury hotel/resort or similar.
• Ability to speak, read and write English.
• Passion for luxury hospitality, food and innovation, with attention to detail.

Required skills

• Leading and directing a culinary team and ensuring culinary standards and recipe compliance.
• Food costing, controls and compliance.
• Creating fine dining menus and culinary offerings.
• Developing and training frontline employees.
• Creating marketing strategies and promotional menu items with the chef.

What we offer

• Competitive salary, wages and a comprehensive benefits package.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Employee discount on stays at any Four Seasons property worldwide.
• Complimentary dry cleaning for employee uniforms and complimentary employee meals.