Head Chef & Kitchen Manager

Nassau - Bahamas

Monthly Salary: USD 3450 - 3450

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Head Chef & Kitchen Manager Luxury Lodge Bahamas

Salary: USD 3450 per month Live-in

Kendrick Recruitment is seeking a highly skilled and disciplined Head Chef & Kitchen Manager for a luxury fly-fishing lodge in the Bahamas. This is a hands-on role for a chef whose personal cooking ability consistency and judgement are central to delivering an exceptional dining experience. The Head Chef will personally execute a minimum of five dinner services per week supported only by service staff and a sculler with breakfast and lunch handled by two local chefs.

Contract & Package

10-month fixed-term contract (1 October 30 July)

Gross salary: USD 3450 per month

Performance bonus: USD 5000 (end-of-season)

Six weeks paid leave

Six days on one day off (where operations allow)

On-site accommodation and meals provided

Return economy flight included

Use of company vehicle (subject to availability)

Purpose of the Role

Deliver a consistently excellent dining experience through direct personal execution

Maintain disciplined cost control and professional kitchen standards

Key Responsibilities

Culinary Execution

Personally cook and execute dinner service a minimum of five nights per week

Plan and execute menus aligned with guest expectations

Ensure food quality consistency and presentation at all times

Coordinate with service staff during dinner service

Operational Oversight

Supervise local chefs responsible for breakfast and lunch services

Maintain kitchen hygiene safety and operational standards

Train and support local kitchen staff

Procurement & Financial Management

Procure food and kitchen supplies within budget

Manage stock levels and suppliers

Submit invoices and payment requests to the Lodge Manager

Control food costs in line with budget and bed-night metrics

Capital Expenditure

Contribute to annual CAPEX planning for kitchen equipment

Submit CAPEX requests during scheduled review periods

Authority & Decision-Making

Full autonomy over menu design and dinner service execution

Operational oversight of local chefs for breakfast and lunch

Direct collaboration with the Lodge Manager

Measures of Success

High guest satisfaction with the dining experience

Consistent quality under pressure

Strong food cost discipline

Calm and professional execution throughout the season

Positive team morale

This is an exceptional opportunity for a talented Head Chef seeking a remote luxury lodge environment where personal culinary skill and operational excellence are central to the role.

Head Chef & Kitchen Manager Luxury Lodge BahamasSalary: USD 3450 per month Live-inKendrick Recruitment is seeking a highly skilled and disciplined Head Chef & Kitchen Manager for a luxury fly-fishing lodge in the Bahamas. This is a hands-on role for a chef whose personal cooking ability consisten...