Specialist French Chef - Saint Lucia

Specialist French Chef - Saint Lucia Location: Saint Lucia | Luxury Resort Group Frontier Recruitment is partnering with a luxury resort group in the Caribbean to appoint a Specialist French Chef for an opportunity in beautiful Saint Lucia. This role would suit a strong Sous Chef currently working within a high-end restaurant, hotel or resort environment, or someone already operating as a Specialist French Chef within an international hospitality setting. The focus of the role is consistency, execution and leadership. You’ll be working with established menu concepts, leading the team through service and ensuring exceptional culinary standards are delivered every day. The Package (pre-tax) US$40,000 to $45,000 base salary US$1,200 monthly accommodation allowance Monthly gratuities Salary, gratuities and accommodation allowance are pre-tax Plus: 5-day working week Work permit sponsorship Relocation support for the successful candidate Private medical insurance Additional company benefits and perks Join an established luxury hospitality brand with exciting expansion plans and strong opportunities for long-term career development Please note that the relocation package is single status and for the candidate only, so this opportunity is best suited to someone able to relocate independently. The Role Reporting to the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef on property, the Specialist French Chef will oversee the preparation and execution of authentic, high-quality French cuisine while leading and developing the wider kitchen team. This is a hands-on leadership role - you’ll be actively involved in service, maintaining standards and supporting the team on the floor and in the kitchen. Key Responsibilities Execute established French menu items to consistently high standards Lead and manage kitchen teams throughout service Maintain consistency, presentation and quality across all dishes Work closely with the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef on daily operations Train, mentor and develop junior culinary team members Maintain exceptional standards of cleanliness, organisation and food safety Support ordering, preparation management and operational controls The Ideal Candidate Currently operating at Sous Chef level or above, or previous experience as a Specialist French Chef Strong background and formal training in French cuisine Experience within a high-end restaurant, luxury hotel or resort environment Hands-on leadership style with the ability to motivate and develop a team Exceptional attention to detail and high personal standards Calm under pressure with strong communication skills International or Caribbean experience is an asset, but not essential Strong English communication skills are essential, with the ability to confidently lead and communicate within an international team Work permit sponsorship and relocation support will be provided for the successful candidate. Important: Due to specific work permit and immigration requirements associated with this position, eligibility criteria apply. Only candidates who meet the required work permit criteria will be contacted regarding the next stage of the process. All applications will be handled with the strictest confidence. Full details of the resort group and property will be shared during the initial stages of the recruitment process.