Executive Sous Chef - Luxury Private Club - Relocate To Puerto Rico in United States

Executive Sous Chef – Luxury Private Club – Relocate to Puerto Rico

Location: Fajardo, Puerto Rico
Compensation: $140,000 USD + up to 20% performance bonus
Benefits: 3 months housing allowance, relocation assistance up to $10,000, 3 months car allowance, medical insurance, life insurance, paid vacation, and additional company benefits.

We are recruiting on behalf of an exclusive luxury private club in Puerto Rico seeking an experienced Executive Sous Chef to join the culinary leadership team. This is a rare opportunity to be part of an exciting pre-opening project, helping to build an exceptional culinary program from the ground up within one of the Caribbean's most prestigious luxury hospitality developments.

Working alongside the Executive Chef, the successful candidate will play a key role in developing culinary standards, operational systems, and a high-performing kitchen culture while delivering exceptional dining experiences across multiple luxury outlets.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Executive Chef in leading all day-to-day culinary operations across multiple dining concepts
• Assist in developing menus that celebrate local ingredients with refined international influences
• Build and implement operational systems, including recipes, purchasing, inventory, production flow, and training programs
• Recruit, mentor, and develop a high-performing culinary team while fostering a positive kitchen culture
• Oversee labour management, scheduling, food costs, and operational budgets
• Ensure the highest standards of food quality, consistency, presentation, and sanitation
• Support the opening of new culinary concepts and contribute to the long-term growth of the food & beverage program
• Collaborate with senior leadership to continuously enhance the overall guest experience

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Previous Executive Sous Chef experience within a luxury private club, 5-star hotel, luxury resort, or Michelin-recognized operation
• Strong pre-opening or new opening experience with the ability to build systems and operational processes from the ground up
• Proven experience leading multi-outlet culinary operations
• Strong pastry, bakery, and luxury amenities experience is highly desirable
• Excellent leadership, mentoring, and people development skills
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing labour, food costs, purchasing, and inventory
• Fluent in both English and Spanish

Please note that only American citizens or Puerto Rican citizens are being considered for the position

Voceer presents this job opportunity for COREcruitment, a 50 person sized company who are categorized as a Recruitment Agency.

This position is being managed by COREcruitment, a reputable recruitment agency known for placing candidates in desirable positions.