🌍 Calling All Culinary Masters: Executive Chef Wanted for a Luxury Lodge in Bhutan! 🍴🌄
Are you ready for an extraordinary adventure in the heart of Bhutan? Kendrick Recruitment is searching for an Executive Chef to lead the culinary team at a luxury lodge nestled in the breathtaking Punakha Valley. If you are passionate about world-class cuisine, love inspiring your team, and crave a life-changing experience, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!
🌟 What’s the Role?
As the Executive Chef, you will be the heart and soul of the kitchen, driving the culinary experience and ensuring that every meal is a masterpiece. You will train and lead a talented team, implement kitchen standards, and create extraordinary dining experiences for guests. This role will also involve overseeing food orders, stock control, and maintaining the highest hygiene and safety standards.
🥂 Key Responsibilities:
Menu Creation & Food Styling: Design and execute creative and mouthwatering menus that follow the Food Styling Guide and meet the highest culinary standards.
Team Leadership: Train, motivate, and lead the kitchen team, ensuring high performance and adherence to best practices.
Guest Interaction: Engage with guests to offer a unique, personalized dining experience and receive valuable feedback.
Stock & Inventory Control: Manage kitchen inventory, control stock rotation, and handle food orders to ensure freshness and quality.
Banqueting & Special Events: Oversee bush banqueting, picnics, and drink stops, ensuring all meals are served fresh and beautifully presented.
Hygiene & Safety: Maintain impeccable kitchen hygiene and adhere to safety regulations. Ensure all food is checked before being served to guests.
Sustainability & Environmental Responsibility: Work in alignment with environmental sustainability practices and lodge values.
🌿 What We’re Looking For:
Experience: At least 6+ years of relevant experience in high-end hospitality kitchens, with a passion for creating fabulous food.
Skills: Strong organizational skills, creativity, initiative, and the ability to work under pressure while maintaining high standards.
Team Player: A natural leader who can inspire and train kitchen staff to excel.
Communication: Excellent communication skills, both with guests and team members, and the ability to adapt to different cultural environments.
Qualifications: A Chef’s Diploma or Degree (required for work permit purposes).
Personal Traits: Proactive, honest, driven, with a passion for the culinary arts and a love for the hospitality industry.
🌟 Why You’ll Love This Role:
Location: Live and work in Punakha, Bhutan, surrounded by one of the most stunning landscapes in the world.
Salary: Negotiable, based on experience.
Experience: Lead a world-class kitchen, inspire your team, and create unforgettable dining experiences.
Permanent Live-In Position: Embrace the opportunity to live in a remote yet vibrant location, offering both adventure and professional growth.
🌍 Ready for the Adventure?
If you are an experienced, passionate, and creative Executive Chef looking for a new challenge, we want to hear from you! Apply now by sending your CV to cv@kendrickrecruitment.com and take the first step toward an unforgettable career opportunity.
