Sous Chef – Luxury Boutique Resort

Location: Bahamas
Compensation: $45,000–$50,000 USD
Benefits: Private accommodation provided, utilities covered, 3 meals per day while working, paid vacation, and additional resort benefits

We are recruiting on behalf of a luxury boutique resort in the Bahamas seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join the culinary leadership team.

This opportunity is ideal for a hands-on culinary professional who thrives in a fast-paced hospitality environment and is passionate about delivering exceptional dining experiences within a luxury island setting.

Reporting directly to the Executive Head Chef, the successful candidate will play a key role in overseeing daily kitchen operations, supporting team development, maintaining culinary standards, and ensuring smooth execution across all service periods.

Key Responsibilities

• Support daily kitchen operations across breakfast, lunch, dinner, and special events
• Lead service periods and actively work the line to ensure quality, consistency, and execution standards are maintained
• Assist with inventory management, ordering, receiving, and storage of products
• Monitor food costs and support waste reduction initiatives through efficient kitchen practices
• Supervise, train, and develop line cooks and kitchen team members

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Previous Sous Chef experience within a luxury boutique hotel, resort, or high-end dining environment required
• Boutique hotel experience is essential
• Caribbean experience is strongly preferred
• Strong culinary fundamentals with experience across multiple kitchen stations
• Proven ability to lead kitchen teams during high-volume service periods
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills