Overview
Sous Chef – Luxury Boutique Resort
Location: Bahamas
Compensation: $45,000–$50,000 USD
Benefits: Private accommodation provided, utilities covered, 3 meals per day while working, paid vacation, and additional resort benefits
We are recruiting on behalf of a luxury boutique resort in the Bahamas seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join the culinary leadership team. This opportunity is ideal for a hands-on culinary professional who thrives in a fast-paced hospitality environment and is passionate about delivering exceptional dining experiences within a luxury island setting.
Reporting directly to the Executive Head Chef, the successful candidate will play a key role in overseeing daily kitchen operations, supporting team development, maintaining culinary standards, and ensuring smooth execution across all service periods.
Key Responsibilities
- Support daily kitchen operations across breakfast, lunch, dinner, and special events
- Lead service periods and actively work the line to ensure quality, consistency, and execution standards are maintained
- Assist with inventory management, ordering, receiving, and storage of products
- Monitor food costs and support waste reduction initiatives through efficient kitchen practices
- Supervise, train, and develop line cooks and kitchen team members
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Previous Sous Chef experience within a luxury boutique hotel, resort, or high-end dining environment required
- Boutique hotel experience is essential
- Caribbean experience is strongly preferred
- Strong culinary fundamentals with experience across multiple kitchen stations
- Proven ability to lead kitchen teams during high-volume service periods
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
Job Tenure: Permanent
