CONTRACT EXECUTIVE CHEF
Position Type: Short-Term / Contract
POSITION OVERVIEW
Executive Chef needed to lead the culinary experience for guests at an ultra lux property. This is a culinary leadership role, responsible for creating exceptional, highly personalized dining experiences while overseeing and collaborating with the property's sous chefs and culinary team. The ideal chef is an accomplished culinary professional who combines creativity and technical excellence with strong leadership, organization, discretion, and the flexibility required to operate in a remote environment.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Guest-Focused Culinary Service
* Create and execute customized menus based on guest preferences, dietary requirements, schedules, and special occasions.
* Prepare and oversee everything from elevated multi-course dinners and celebrations to casual family-style meals, beach lunches, and BBQs.
* Maintain consistently high standards of flavor, presentation, timing, and service.
* Adapt seamlessly to changing guest schedules, preferences, and last-minute requests.
* Maintain discretion and professionalism in a private UHNW environment.
Culinary Leadership & Sous Chef Management
* Lead and collaborate closely with the property's sous chefs and culinary team.
* Delegate daily culinary responsibilities and ensure clear communication across the kitchen.
* Provide direction, mentorship, and hands-on leadership to sous chefs and other culinary staff.
* Establish and maintain consistent standards for food quality, presentation, sanitation, organization, and kitchen operations.
* Review menus, prep plans, production, and service execution with the culinary team.
* Step in hands-on as needed and lead by example during busy guest services.
* Foster a professional, collaborative, and positive kitchen environment.
Menu Planning & Logistics
* Develop menus and provisioning requirements well in advance of guest arrivals.
* Incorporate fresh local and Bahamian ingredients when appropriate.
* Maintain appropriate inventory levels while minimizing waste.
* Adjust menus creatively when preferred or specialty ingredients are unavailable.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
* Experienced Executive Chef, Private Chef, Yacht Chef, or similar culinary professional.
* Experience in UHNW private service, luxury hospitality, yachts, private islands, or exclusive resorts strongly preferred.
* Proven ability to lead and manage sous chefs and culinary teams.
* Sophisticated and versatile culinary skills with the ability to move between fine dining and relaxed island cuisine.
* Strong menu planning, provisioning, organization, and leadership skills.
* Comfortable working independently and making decisions in a remote environment.
* Calm, flexible, personable, and highly service-oriented.
* Excellent communication, discretion, and professional standards.
CONTRACT DETAILS
Short-term/contract engagement with dates and duration based on guest occupancy and island requirements. Compensation commensurate with experience and scope of assignment.