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? Deliver World-Class Culinary Precision in an Exclusive Island Setting ? ? Executive Sous Chef ? Madagascar ? Luxury Island Resort ? Salary: Negotiable DOE ? Live-in Position Kendrick Recruitment is currently seeking an experienced and highly disciplined Executive Sous Chef for a luxury island resort in Madagascar. This is a senior operational culinary leadership role responsible for the daily execution, supervision, and guest-facing delivery of exceptional dining experiences across all kitchen operations. The successful candidate will act as second-in-command and assume full authority in the absence of the Executive Chef, ensuring flawless luxury standards at all times. Requirements: ✔ Minimum 5–7 years’ progressive culinary experience in high-end hospitality environments ✔ Experience in luxury lodges, private islands, or five-star resorts essential ✔ Recognised Culinary Arts qualification or equivalent certification ✔ Strong leadership experience within senior kitchen roles (Sous Chef level or above) ✔ Proven ability to perform under pressure in remote or high-volume luxury environments ✔ Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and operational compliance ✔ Experience in multi-venue dining, bespoke service, and staff canteen operations ✔ Excellent communication and team coordination skills ✔ Strong guest-facing presence and service awareness ✔ Calm, structured, and disciplined operational approach Key Responsibilities: • Oversee daily culinary operations ensuring consistent quality, presentation, and portion standards • Act as senior culinary leader on shift, enforcing discipline and operational excellence • Deliver personalised, high-end guest dining experiences with attention to detail • Engage with guests and ensure dietary requirements and bespoke requests are met accurately • Maintain strict hygiene, safety, and compliance standards across all kitchen areas • Conduct daily inspections and implement corrective actions where needed • Support sourcing, stock control, rotation, and proper storage of all ingredients • Monitor cost efficiency, portion control, and waste reduction initiatives • Protect kitchen assets, equipment, and operational infrastructure • Ensure consistent, high-quality staff canteen meal preparation and service • Train, mentor, and supervise culinary team members to maintain standards • Execute menus reflecting local ingredients and luxury presentation standards • Collaborate closely with Executive Chef and FOH teams for seamless service delivery • Assume full kitchen responsibility in absence of Executive Chef Candidate Profile: • Highly disciplined and detail-driven culinary professional • Strong, calm leader who thrives in high-pressure luxury environments • Guest-focused with a passion for refined, memorable dining experiences • Excellent team mentor with strong operational control • Structured, organised, and standards-driven approach to kitchen leadership Please note that only suitable candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard back from us in 7 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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