Executive Chef-Private Island
Executive Chef — Private Island Resort (Bahamas)
Location: Family Island, The Bahamas (on-site)
Cuisine: Elevated island cuisine with a Bahamian-meets-Asian flair ,product-driven, unfussy, seasonal.
The Brief
Lead a destination kitchen that celebrates the sea, the farm, and refined simplicity. You’ll set the culinary vision across multiple outlets and experiences while building a high-performing, teaching-forward brigade that thrives in a remote island environment.
What You’ll Do
Own the culinary program across the restaurants, in-villa dining, beach picnics, events, and breakfast baskets—driving consistency, originality, and guest delight.
Design and engineer menus: dish costing, yield management, portion control, plating standards; keep food cost on target without compromising quality.
Build and mentor the team: recruit, coach, and succession-plan Sous, CDP, pastry, and stewarding; run daily briefs, tastings, and performance standards.
Forge island supply chains: direct relationships with fishermen and growers; seasonal buying, nose-to-tail/fin-to-gill utilization, and waste minimization.
Set gold-standard HACCP and sanitation practices; lead audits, labeling, cold-chain integrity, and allergen protocols.
Partner with F&B & Rooms on experiences: chef’s tables, sandbar pop-ups, wellness menus, bespoke celebrations, VIP amenities.
Own R&D: run trials, refine hero dishes, document SOPs, and train for replication at scale (including high-volume banquets).
Collaborate cross-functionally with Purchasing, Finance, and Engineering on inventory, maintenance, and capex for BOH efficiency.
What You Bring
8+ years senior leadership in luxury resorts or remote/expedition dining; background spanning tasting menus and high-volume events a plus.
A portfolio of dishes that shows restraint, technique, and sense of place—especially with local seafood and tropical produce.
Mastery of menu engineering, COGS, HACCP, and team development; calm under pressure with impeccable pass management.
Cultural sensitivity and the heart of a teacher; you elevate local talent and cultivate an international standard.
Strong admin chops: inventory, scheduling, production plans, and clear kitchen documentation.
What Success Looks Like (12 Months)
Food cost within target, waste down ≥15%, and guest satisfaction scores at top-quartile for category.
A bench of promotable Sous/CDPs and a kitchen known for precision and warmth.
Signature dishes that become destination draws and travel well across outlets and events.
Package & Logistics
Competitive executive compensation, performance bonus potential.
Housing support and relocation assistance (island posting).
Professional development, supplier trips, and an extraordinary lifestyle setting.
Work-permit sponsorship may be considered for exceptional candidates per Bahamas regulations.
Qualified couples may be considered for joint placements across available roles.
Bahamian chefs strongly encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
Apply on LinkedIn or Email with your CV, a brief cover note describing a menu you engineered that improved guest satisfaction and reduced COGS, plus a 5–8 image portfolio (or link) showcasing seasonal seafood and plant-forward dishes. Our email is careers@klkconsulting.com
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted confidentially.