Chef de Cuisine - Cleo Mediterráneo

About the role

SLS Baha Mar in Nassau, The Bahamas, is looking for a Chef de Cuisine to lead all culinary operations at Cleo Mediterráneo, a restaurant serving Mediterranean cuisine inspired by the diverse flavors and traditions of the Mediterranean region. The role covers kitchen operations, team development, food quality, cost control and guest satisfaction.

Key responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations, maintain culinary standards, recipes and presentation guidelines, and collaborate with the Executive Chef on menus and seasonal offerings
• Recruit, train and mentor kitchen staff, run pre-service briefings and build a succession pipeline of Sous Chefs and supervisors
• Manage food preparation, production and service flow, staffing schedules, inventory and equipment maintenance
• Control food and labor costs, participate in budget planning and monitor inventory variances
• Deliver Mediterranean dishes, respond to guest feedback and dietary requests, support VIP dining and special events, and work closely with front-of-house
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and HACCP standards, and keep the kitchen clean and safe

Required profile

• Minimum 5 years of progressive leadership experience in upscale Mediterranean, fine-dining, luxury hotel or destination restaurants
• Previous experience as Sr. Sous Chef or Chef de Cuisine required
• Culinary degree or professional culinary certification preferred; HACCP and food safety certification required
• Ability to lift 50 lbs unaided and 150 lbs with equipment; PPE provided
• Fluent English, oral and written; additional languages preferred

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of Mediterranean cuisines (Greek, Italian, Turkish, Lebanese, North African, Spanish)
• Food cost analysis, portion control and labor cost monitoring
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Micros
• Comfortable working under pressure in a fast-paced, seven-day-a-week environment