Head Chef

Job Description

Head Chef

Job Title: Head Chef

Location: Private Island, Caribbean

Contract: Permanent

Start Date: ASAP

Package: Competitive salary with food, accommodation, and housing allowance included. One return flight per year, on-site transport, plus service charge and tips paid on top when the estate is rented. Work permit support provided. Annual bonus based on performance.

Job Description

An exciting and rare opportunity for an experienced Head Chef to join a prestigious estate on a private island. This is a permanent, long-term role suited to a confident, personable chef who enjoys working at a high-level while being part of a close-knit, international team.

The estate is a private retreat for the homeowners, who come to enjoy the beautiful island alongside their friends and family. When not in personal use, the property is also rented to exclusive UHNW guests seeking privacy, discretion and a truly exceptional island experience.

This is a rare opportunity to secure a long-term, well-supported Head Chef role on one of the most exclusive private islands—offering lifestyle, stability, and the chance to cook at an exceptional level while being part of a respectful and professional team.

About the Role

This is a varied and rewarding Head Chef role for someone who enjoys cooking beautiful, well-balanced food in a relaxed yet high-standard private setting. The cuisine is international with Mediterranean and healthy influences, including fresh, wellness-inspired dishes and thoughtfully prepared desserts. Menus should feel seasonal, creative, and adaptable, with the freedom to design theme nights and special dining experiences to suit different tastes and occasions.

The ideal candidate is a confident, approachable chef who enjoys being part of the guest experience and takes pride in presentation, flavour, and consistency. You should be comfortable adapting your style to different cultures and preferences and enjoy working in an environment where quality, flexibility, and clear communication are key.

You’ll lead a professional, international kitchen team, craft seasonal, world-class cuisine, and create unforgettable dining experiences for homeowners and their ultra-private guests.

You’ll bring a restaurant-trained foundation to the role, delivering beautifully presented, refined cuisine in a barefoot luxury style—polished yet occasionally informal—while following and creatively adapting menus, and leading a dynamic team including the Head of Guest Service, Lead Host, Housekeeping, additional sous chefs during events, and porters to ensure seamless operations and an exceptional experience for homeowners and guests.

Responsibilities include:

Menu creation and planning for homeowners and guests (approx. 20–24 max guests at a time)

Ordering and provisioning in line with budgets

Stock inventory control

Maintaining impeccable hygiene standards

Overseeing the wider kitchen team

Interacting closely with homeowners and guests of the estate

Providing a positive working environment and attitude for the rest of the team

Incorporating sustainability and wellness into your menu planning

Obeying all health and safety measures of the estate and providing a safe working environment for the team

You'll work closely with the Estate and Operations Managers to ensure smooth daily operations and well-coordinated service across the estate.

Additional Information

This is a rare opportunity to join a private luxury island estate, working within a supportive, international team and enjoying the beauty and tranquillity of the Caribbean. The role is ideal for someone who values a long-term, professional environment and wants to fully embrace the unique lifestyle and community of the estate.

Previous experience in a private household, superyachts, or within luxury 5* hotels is essential, along with strong leadership skills.

Strong skills in sushi, pastries, and desserts are highly desirable.

Environment: Busy, back-to-back usage; candidate must be comfortable with high occupancy.

If you meet all of the above criteria, we would love to hear from you.