Six Senses Ibiza is looking for a passionate and experienced Chef de Cuisine to join our team! We're a luxury resort committed to sustainability, wellness, and creating unforgettable experiences for our guests. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a thriving culinary team in a stunning location.
About Six Senses Ibiza:
We are a luxury resort dedicated to helping people reconnect with themselves, others, and the world around them. Our values center around local sensitivity, global sensibility, crafted experiences, emotional hospitality, responsibility, care, fun, quirkiness, and pioneering wellness. Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do.
The Role:
As Chef de Cuisine, you will work closely with the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef, overseeing the efficient operation of the Culinary department, including the Stewarding team. You'll play a key role in ensuring exceptional product and service that aligns with our brand standards.
What You'll Do:
- Maintain and enhance the culinary experience, keeping abreast of industry trends.
- Constantly assess menus and signature dishes to ensure relevance, alignment with Six Senses wellness and sustainability practices, and seasonal availability.
- Develop innovative and creative Destination Dining experiences.
- Ensure purchasing practices meet Six Senses nutrition and sustainability platforms.
- Conduct regular stocktakes and storage assessments to maintain proper stock levels and hygiene standards.
- Guide kitchen hosts on portion control and appealing food presentation.
- Monitor the final product before serving and provide suggestions for improvements.
- Interact professionally with guests and hosts, actively seeking feedback and handling complaints effectively.
- Maintain high personal standards of appearance, grooming, hygiene, and safety procedures.
- Collaborate effectively with other departments to ensure smooth operations.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef.
What We're Looking For:
- Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar role within luxury hotels with a proven track record of success.
- Diploma in Culinary Arts or equivalent.
- A strong understanding of luxury customer needs and a passion for excellence.
- Advanced proficiency in MS Office.
- Excellent written and spoken English and Spanish.
- Strong leadership, training, and organizational skills.
- Proven ability to motivate and work effectively with a team.
- Valid European work permit is mandatory.