The Beach Vanuatu
Location:
Port Vila
Due Date:
04-10-2026
Type:
Full-time
Organisation Description:
Our Mission is to provide to all our guests an unparalleled experience by delivering exceptional service in an atmosphere of luxury, relaxation and respect for the environment, while at the same time providing our employees with exceptional training, a career path and job security.
Job Desctiption:
The Beach Vanuatu is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced candidate to join our team as Executive Chef. The successful candidate should have a minimum of 5 years' experience in a similar position within an international hotel, resort, or premium hospitality environment.
Key Roles & Responsibilities
- Demonstrate a proven track record of working in diverse culinary environments across different countries or regions.
- Possess strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to lead teams, collaborate effectively across departments, and liaise professionally with suppliers and guests.
- Hold relevant formal culinary qualifications, together with current certifications in food safety, hygiene, and management training.
- Oversee and manage all kitchen operations, including inventory control, stock management, food production, and staff supervision.
- Effectively manage food costs, pricing, purchasing, and portion control to maintain profitability while ensuring high-quality standards.
- Ensure all hygiene, sanitation, food safety, and workplace safety requirements are strictly followed in accordance with applicable local and international standards.
- Direct and monitor the entire food preparation and production process to ensure high standards of quality, consistency, efficiency, and presentation.
- Maintain consistent standards of food quality, flavour, presentation, portioning, and service across all dishes and outlets.
- Lead, mentor, coach, and develop culinary staff, particularly within high-volume and large-scale kitchen operations.
- Have recent hands-on experience managing or working within premium, multi-outlet dining facilities, luxury hotels, or high-end resort kitchens.
- Demonstrate strong knowledge of operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting commercial and high-end kitchen equipment.
- Work closely with Food & Beverage Management and other departments to develop menus, improve guest experiences, control costs, and maximise operational efficiency.
- Monitor kitchen performance and implement corrective actions where necessary to maintain the required standards.
- Promote creativity and innovation in menu development while responding to guest preferences, market trends, and locally available products.
- Ensure effective training and development programs are implemented for all culinary employees.
- Be willing and available to work flexible shifts, including weekends, public holidays, evenings, and after-hours, and to be on-call when operationally required.
- Perform any other reasonable duties assigned by Management in support of the smooth and efficient operation of The Beach Vanuatu.
Selection Criteria:
- Possession of a formal culinary qualification from a recognized culinary institution.
- Current certifications in food safety, hygiene, HACCP, and occupational health and safety.
- Demonstrated experience working in international hotels, resorts, or culturally diverse culinary environments.
- Recent experience managing kitchens within luxury hotels, resorts, multi-outlet restaurants, or fine dining establishments.
- Proven ability to lead, mentor, supervise, and develop a large kitchen brigade.
- Experience in staff scheduling, performance management, training, and employee development.
- Strong understanding of kitchen budgeting, food cost control, stock management, purchasing, and supplier negotiations.
- Proven ability to manage pricing and operational costs while maintaining profitability without compromising quality.
- Skilled in developing innovative menus that reflect current culinary trends, seasonal products, and guest preferences.
- Ability to maintain consistency in taste, presentation, food quality, and portion control across all menu items and outlets.
- Thorough knowledge of food safety legislation, HACCP principles, hygiene requirements, and health and safety regulations.
- Proven experience in maintaining a clean, safe, organised, and hygienic kitchen environment.
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with Food & Beverage, Events, Purchasing, Finance, and other departments.
- Ability to interact professionally with guests and respond effectively to guest requests, feedback, and special requirements.
- Proficient in the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of commercial and high-end kitchen equipment.
- Ability to adapt effectively to changing operational demands, special events, high-occupancy periods, and last-minute changes.
- Passion for culinary innovation, sustainability, waste reduction, and introducing new techniques and efficiencies into kitchen operations.
Salary:
How to Apply
Apply by:
Email, In person
Contact Person:
Human Resource Manager
Contact Phone:
(678) 25810
Email to send applications to:
Postal Address or location to apply in person:
Apply in writing to:
Human Resource Manager
The Beach Vanuatu
P.O. Box 1101
Port Vila
Vanuatu
Website:
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