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Marvin Love and Associates

Executive Chef (Pre-Opening) Confidential Island Resort Bahamas

Marvin Love and Associates, San Juan, San Juan, us, 00902

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Executive Chef (Pre-Opening) Confidential Island Resort — Great Harbour Cay, Bahamas

About the role Lead the culinary launch of a new barefoot-luxury resort and its 100-seat Beach Club. Stand up kitchens, hire and train a Bahamian-forward team, and deliver clean, locally inspired cuisine across the Beach Club, resort restaurant/bar, in-villa dining (10 villas at opening), events, and seasonal activations.

What you’ll do

Own pre-opening: kitchen design review, OS&E, vendor set-up, SOPs, tastings, soft opening

disputes?? Build & lead a 15–25 person culinary + stewarding team; coach apprentices and local talent

Engineer wellness-forward menus; maintain consistent execution at the pass

Control COGS, labor, and waste; standardize recipes with costing and plating guides

Establish island supply chain (local fishermen/farms, Nassau/Miami consolidators); manage substitutions

Ensure HACCP compliance and strong sanitation; partner with Engineering on maintenance

Collaborate with Bar Lead on pairings; support events (weddings, community gatherings)

Advance sustainability_alignment: responsible seafood, minimized single-use, waste-to-value practices

What we’re looking for

Executive Chef experience in luxury/island or remote settings (Caribbean/Bahamas preferred)

Strong coastal/Caribbean technique (finfish, conch, lobster, whole-fish cookery)

Proven pre-opening track record: SOPs, training, costing, go-live

Data-driven operator: COGS target ~30–32%, labor discipline, inventory controls

HACCP certification; allergy management rigor

People-first leader committed to developing local talent

Comfortable with island logistics, weather contingencies, and hands-on service

What we’re looking for

Executive Chef experience in luxury/island or remote settings (Caribbean/Bahamas preferred)

Strong coastal/Caribbean technique (finfish, conch, lobster, whole-fish cookery)

Proven pre-opening track record: SOPs, training, costing, go-live

Data-driven operator: COGS target ~30–32%, labor discipline, inventory controls

HACCP certification; allergy management rigor

People-first leader committed to developing local talent

Comfortable with island logistics, weather contingencies, and hands-on service

Compensation & Benefits

Base Salary:

$130,000–$135,000 (USD/BSD)

Bonus:

10%

annual target (performance-based)

Housing:

Fully furnished house provided

Relocation:

Full relocation package

Benefits:

Medical/dental/vision, meals on duty, uniforms; phone allowance if applicable

Health Insurance Start:

TBD անցկաց (typically 60–90 days after start)

Time Off:

PTO + public holidays

Work Authorization:

Bahamian nationals strongly encouraged; work-permit sponsorship available per local law

Schedule:

Variable; weekends/holidays; on-call during weather events. Hands-on expo presence at Beach Club peaks. Reports to:

General Manager/Managing Director. EEO:

We are an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

How to apply:

Submit your resume/CV highlighting pre-opening experience andегов two recent menu/food-costing samples.

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