Executive Chef
$150,000–$160,000 year
On-site · Río Grande, Río Grande, Puerto Rico
Job Summary
Executive Chef leadership for a luxury Hyatt resort in the Caribbean, overseeing 14 food and beverage outlets, banquets and catering, in-room dining, pool/beach dining, and VIP experiences. Responsible for culinary strategy, menu development, brand compliance, financial performance, food safety, and development of a high-performing culinary team across multiple outlets. Collaborates with Sales, Events, Procurement, Finance, HR, and Engineering to deliver exceptional guest experiences and drive revenue while maintaining Hyatt brand standards and luxury positioning. Key focus areas include culinary innovation, cost control, safety compliance, supplier relations, sustainability initiatives, and guest engagement at a premier Puerto Rico resort.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, Hotel Administration, or related discipline preferred
- Formal culinary certification from an accredited culinary institution is strongly preferred
- Minimum 10–15 years progressive culinary leadership experience
- Minimum 5 years as Executive Chef or Executive Sous Chef within a luxury resort, luxury hotel, or internationally branded hospitality environment
- Experience leading complex multi-outlet operations with: 10+ restaurants and bars
- Large-scale banquet and catering operations
- Luxury in-room dining
- Pool and beach culinary operations
- Caribbean, island resort, or international luxury resort experience strongly preferred
- Experience within Hyatt, Forbes-rated, AAA Five Diamond, or comparable luxury hospitality environments preferred
- Technical Expertise: HACCP and food safety systems, Inventory control, Procurement practices
- Leadership Competencies: Strategic Thinking, Luxury Hospitality Expertise, Business Acumen, Financial Discipline
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Culinary Arts or related field preferred
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