Executive Chef

• Ensures daily implementation of all product and service standards in close collaboration with the TUI BLUE head office and Corporate Executive Chef
• Management of the overall kitchen department, supervising all chefs and team members including preparing duty rosters
• Responsible to motivate, develop and drive performance of your team, ensuring they remain upskilled with food and product knowledge and deliver an exceptional guest experience
• Support to create inspired menus, international buffet offerings and recipes in accordance with the TUI BLUE brand reflecting hotel occupancy and guest demographic
• Takes ownership of the overall food offering and reviews guest feedback to identified areas of improvement
• Ensures the consistent adherence of all cleanliness, health, and food safety according to the trade association, HACCP, and maintenance of kitchen equipment
• Carrying out department and food costings in cooperation with the F&B Manager

• Previous demonstrable experience as an Executive Chef or working towards this role within a hotel or fast-paced environment
• Preferably with experience in beach resorts and all-inclusive concept
• Bachelor’s degree in hospitality, business, or a related field
• Educated and/or advanced vocational training as a chef with proven work experience in a similar relevant role
• You are passionate about everything food related and delivering a high-quality guest experience
• A strong guest focused mindset and ability to adapt quickly
• Physical mobility and stamina required in this fast-paced role
• In depth knowledge of sanitation principles, food preparation and cooking techniques and nutrition
• Effective communication and great team player with hotel/ kitchen leadership experience and qualities
• Fluent written and verbal English is required for this role
• Additional languages are highly advantageous

Additional languages are highly advantageous

• Attractive local salary as standard
• Housing either on site or close to the hotel is provided (available on request)
• Company pension/social security provided
• Company car /allowance provided
• Initial relocation support
• Paid return flights every 12 months
• Meals and soft drinks during working hours
• 50% colleague discount on all other food and drink and use of hotel facilities
• Exceptional approach to learning with career development opportunities provided