EXECUTIVE CHEF (BOUTIQUE)

FIJI (LIVE-IN)

START DATE: ASAP

Our client, a luxury island resort in Fiji, is seeking an exceptional Executive Chef to shape and elevate its culinary identity. This immersive, hands‑on leadership role oversees the full rhythm of daily operations — from sunrise mise en place to refined evening service — ensuring every plate embodies the resort’s elevated standards and fresh island ethos.

You’ll lead innovative menu creation, wellness‑driven cuisine, daily specials, and flawless delivery of signature events. Working closely with your team, you’ll champion excellence in flavour, presentation, timing, and guest satisfaction while maintaining disciplined cost control, strong operational performance, team development, and sustainable luxury dining practices.

This role is ideal for a passionate culinary leader who thrives in boutique island environments and is ready to craft unforgettable dining experiences in one of the world’s most breathtaking destinations.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as an Executive Chef, Head Chef, or similar senior kitchen leadership role within a luxury resort, premium restaurant, or remote island hospitality environment, including oversight of kitchen operations. 
• Proven leadership capability with experience managing and developing high-performing multicultural teams within a luxury hospitality environment. 
• Expertise in menu development, menu engineering, food and beverage planning, and delivering high-quality offerings using fresh and locally sourced ingredients. 
• Strong commercial and operational acumen, including budgeting, cost control, purchasing, inventory management, supplier management, and operational planning. 
• International resort or hotel experience would be an advantage, although not essential
• Strong leadership credentials, operational expertise, and verifiable references are required

• Previous experience working with Fijian cuisine, Pacific Island ingredients, or within a remote island resort environment an advantage

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