Head Chef

We are looking for an experienced and passionate Executive Chef / Head Chef to lead our kitchen team and help shape the next chapter of BAR BOCA.

Key responsibilities include:

• • Kitchen Leadership: Lead the day-to-day kitchen operation and create, together with the team, dishes that leave a lasting impression on our guests.
  • Team Management & Development: Recruit, train, mentor, coach and inspire the kitchen team while creating a positive and professional working environment.
  • Menu Development & Cost Management: Develop creative, approachable and cost-effective menus while carefully managing food costs, purchasing, waste and overall profitability.
  • Quality & Consistency: Ensure that every dish is prepared and presented to a consistently high standard.
  • Kitchen Operations: Manage ordering, inventory, suppliers, food preparation and overall kitchen organization.
  • Hygiene & Food Safety: Maintain the highest standards of food safety, cleanliness and sanitation throughout the kitchen.

Requirements:

• • Proven experience as an Executive Chef, Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a quality restaurant or hospitality environment.
  • Strong leadership and organizational skills.
  • Good understanding of food costing, purchasing and inventory management.
  • Hands-on mentality and ability to lead by example.
  • Creative, team-oriented and guest-focused.
  • Fluent in English; Dutch, Spanish and/or Papiamentu are an advantage.
  • Valid Certificate of Good Conduct.
  • Valid driving license preferred.

We are looking for someone who is not only a strong chef, but also a leader and team player who wants to help build BAR BOCA into one of Curaçao's most distinctive waterfront dining destinations.