Chef de Cuisine at One&Only Resorts

• The Chef de Cuisine (CDC) is responsible for leading and overseeing all culinary operations for Ochre Restaurant, Vista Kitchen, and In-Room Dining, ensuring exceptional food quality, consistency, and presentation in line with a 5-star ultra-luxury guest experience.
• The role combines hands-on culinary expertise, leadership, innovation, and operational management to deliver world-class dining experiences while achieving financial and service excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all kitchen operations, ensuring the highest standards of food quality, hygiene, and presentation.
• Develop, design, and execute innovative menus that reflect luxury hospitality standards.
• Train, mentor, and develop culinary teams to enhance performance, skills, and guest satisfaction.
• Maintain strict compliance with food safety, sanitation, health, and company policies.
• Manage staffing, scheduling, productivity, and kitchen budgets to achieve operational goals.
• Drive exceptional guest experiences by actively engaging with guests, handling feedback, and resolving concerns.
• Oversee food purchasing, inventory control, production planning, and cost management.
• Foster a culture of teamwork, professionalism, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Lead by example, ensuring brand standards and luxury service expectations are consistently exceeded.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Culinary qualification from a recognized hospitality or culinary institution.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar leadership role within a 5-star luxury or ultra-luxury hospitality environment.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and people-development abilities.
• Exceptional organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Results-driven with solid financial and operational acumen.
• Passionate about culinary excellence, innovation, and delivering unforgettable guest experiences.