Head Chef - Luxury Resort

About the role

Fairmont Southampton, Bermuda's largest resort, is looking for a Head Chef to lead all aspects of kitchen operations. The role covers culinary quality, food safety, profitability and team performance, and is a hands-on leadership position requiring menu development, financial acumen and the ability to build a high-performing culinary team.

Key responsibilities

• Run daily kitchen operations across meals, catering and events, supervise staff and manage scheduling, coaching and performance
• Manage allergens, dietary requirements and special menu requests, and support service recovery
• Develop menus, analyse trends and collaborate with the Executive Chef and F&B leadership on seasonal promotions
• Help prepare annual budgets, oversee inventory, waste and purchasing, and control food costs and portions
• Recruit, train and develop culinary staff, including the Culinary Apprenticeship Programme, and support succession planning
• Ensure HACCP compliance, food safety, equipment maintenance and accurate safety documentation
• Promote sustainability, responsible sourcing and waste reduction
• Meet guests and stakeholders, respond to complaints and work with Events, Procurement, Sales and Marketing

Required profile

• Minimum 7 years of progressive culinary experience, ideally in luxury hotels, resorts or fine dining
• At least 2 years in a senior leadership role such as Head Chef or Sous Chef
• Bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts or related field, or equivalent certification
• Fluent English, adaptable to evening, weekend and holiday shifts, and willing to work across outlets

Required skills

• High-volume kitchen operations and HACCP standards
• Menu development, budgeting, food cost and labour planning
• Leadership, coaching and communication

What we offer

• Complimentary upgrades, extended stays and discounts across Fairmont and Raffles properties
• Dining and wellness discounts, and opportunities for growth, mentorship and international mobility
• Health insurance, retirement savings plans and wellness programmes