Head Chef

Job title: Chef de Cuisine

Location: Cyprus

Salary: €50,000 – €60,000 gross per year+ plus bonus

Experience: Buffet; À La Carte; Banquets; Fine Dining

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Size: 200+ rooms, several restaurants & bars, Leisure & Spa, Events space

On behalf of our client — a prestigious, internationally recognized resort in Cyprus — we are seeking an exceptional Chef de Cuisine to lead the culinary operation of one of the island's finest hospitality destinations.

Key responsibilities:

• Run the day-to-day culinary operations across all the resort's dining venues
• Lead, train, and develop a large kitchen team, creating a positive and performance-focused culture
• Manage the full operational and administrative side of the kitchen: food and labour cost control, supplier relations, stock management, budgeting, recruitment, and rostering
• Work together on menu development, culinary innovation, and seasonal concepts that showcase fresh, local Mediterranean produce
• Ensure full compliance with HACCP and all hygiene, health, and safety regulations throughout the kitchens
• Uphold exceptional standards of presentation, consistency, and guest satisfaction across every service and outlet
• Play an active role in department head meetings and cross-departmental collaboration

Key requirements:

• Solid background as Chef de Cuisine, Executive Chef, or Executive Sous Chef within a luxury 4* or 5* hotel or resort
• At least 4–5 years of substantial culinary leadership experience, including full administrative and financial accountability
• Culinary Arts degree or a qualification in Hospitality/Catering management
• Genuine passion for and deep knowledge of Mediterranean cuisine, techniques, and local seasonal produce
• Proven expertise in both high-volume buffet and banqueting operations as well as refined à la carte and fine dining service
• Strong commercial and financial skills, with a demonstrated ability to hit food and labour cost targets
• A meticulous, structured, and disciplined approach to kitchen management and HACCP standards
• A motivating leader with excellent communication skills, emotional intelligence, and the ability to build strong teams
• Fluent English; Greek language skills are a significant advantage
• EU passport or valid EU Work Permit required

Job title: Chef de Cuisine

Location: Cyprus

Salary: €50,000 – €60,000 gross per year+ plus bonus

Experience: Buffet; À La Carte; Banquets; Fine Dining

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Size: 200+ rooms, several restaurants & bars, Leisure & Spa, Events space

In case your experience and skills match with the requirements above, we would like to receive your application. For any further details, please send an email to [email protected]