EXECUTIVE CHEF
Core
Lead culinary operations, menu development, and kitchen management for luxury and ultra-luxury fine dining venues in Playa del Carmen, Mexico.
Role type
Senior IC Executive Chef
Builds
Fine dining menus, food production operations, and guest culinary experiences
Domain
Luxury hospitality / Fine dining
Required skills
Menu development, kitchen operations management, team leadership and mentoring, food safety and hygiene compliance, budget and cost control, vendor relations, sustainable practices implementation, bilingual communication (English/Spanish)
Preferred skills
Pre-opening or new concept development experience, formal culinary training or recognized certification
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Oversee food production across multiple venues and banquet functions; Develop and execute creative fine dining menus; Lead, mentor, and develop kitchen staff; Maintain food safety and sanitation standards; Manage kitchen budgets and optimize operational efficiencies; Collaborate with hotel management on special events and guest experiences
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC