Executive Chef

Executive Chef

Catalonia Hotel in Montego Bay is seeking an experienced and creative Executive Chef to lead their culinary team. If you have a passion for gastronomy, leadership, and innovation, this is the perfect opportunity for you to showcase your skills and elevate the hotel’s gastronomic offerings.

General Job Description:

As the Executive Chef, you will:

• Ensure strict compliance with the company’s processes, quality standards, and hygiene objectives.
• Develop and manage the hotel’s gastronomic offerings, including technical sheets and cost breakdowns for menus.
• Train staff in menu preparation and ensure consistent adherence to established menus.
• Monitor food quality, variety, and presentation to meet customer satisfaction.
• Oversee product requests, storage, rotation, and kitchen inventories to maintain high standards.
• Supervise food orders, kitchen tools, and equipment, ensuring proper maintenance and usage.
• Collaborate with management to propose and adhere to the department’s budget.
• Innovate and modernize the hotel’s culinary offerings, staying updated on the latest trends in gastronomy.
• Lead and manage kitchen staff, delegating to the Sous Chef when necessary.
• Ensure your team maintains the company’s image and hygiene standards.
• Handle hiring, terminations, promotions, scheduling, and other employee matters in coordination with Human Resources.
• Foster a positive work environment, effective communication, and teamwork within the kitchen.
• Perform other tasks to support the overall objectives of the hotel.

Qualifications and Experience Required:

• Training in gastronomy.
• Minimum 5 years in a similar position.
• Knowledge of Spanish is a plus.
• Experience in the hotel sector, especially in Jamaica/Caribbean, will be highly valued.

Key Skills:

• Positive attitude with a passion for your work.
• Strong leadership, planning, and organizational skills.
• Ability to innovate and create modern gastronomic offerings.
• Proactive, self-directed, and decisive.
• Excellent interpersonal and conflict management skills.
• Teamwork, creativity, and initiative.

Residence in Montego Bay or surrounding areas is preferred.