Head Chef

When Legends Come To Life

Since opening in 1962, The Ocean Club has welcomed the world’s most discerning guests to our five-mile stretch of natural white sand beach – framed by 35 acres of Versailles inspired lawns and gardens.

Discover the legendary chic of The Ocean Club, combining elevated Four Seasons service with laid-back Bahamian style – creating one of the most sought-after resort experiences in the Caribbean. 

On a stretch of natural white sand beach, our resort offers 107 ultra-luxury accommodations, a Balinese-inspired spa, and dining by Michelin-starred chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten.

The Ocean Club has a treasured history serving generations of luxury travelers.  Expansive lawns and towering coconut palms provide an enchanting backdrop to the pristine beaches of Paradise Island.

The Ocean Club offers a rich roster of activities including water sports such as snorkeling, sailing and wind-surfing along with land-based activities including world-class golf and tennis plus a relaxing spa.

The Role of the Head Chef

As a Head Chef, you are responsible for supervising and coordinating the activities of all kitchen staff, including Cooks, Sous Chefs, and others involved in the preparation and cooking of food. Ensuring the quality of all menu items and proper handling and storage of all food items in accordance with the standards is also a crucial part of the role. Additionally, the Head Chef takes on all duties of the Executive Sous Chef in their absence.

Key Functions

• Establishes menu forecasts based on house counts or business forecast, previous experience, date, etc. 
  
  
• Posts the menu forecast for all kitchen employees to view
  
  
• Ensures methods of cooking, garnishing and size portions are as prescribed
  
  
• Meets with Sous Chef and Executive Sous Chef to review daily specials, schedules, assignments, anticipated business levels, banquet event order, banquet plate up assistance, post-function sheets, equipment needs, cleaning supplies, health/safety and sanitation follow-up and any other business demands
  
  
• Schedules kitchen employees in conjunction with business forecasts and predetermined budget
  
  
• Ensure that opening and closing duties are completed to standard
  
  
• Ensures the F&B service staff is informed of 86’d items and amounts of available menu specials throughout meal period
  
  
• Verified that quality standards, departmental rules, policies and procedures are maintained by kitchen employees
  
  
• May be required to prepare special diets according to specific guidelines
  
  
• Monitors and maintains cleanliness, sanitation and organization of assigned work areas and reach-in coolers
  
  
• Trains cooking staff in fine points of cooking production, principles and practices
  
  

Preferred Qualifications And Skills

• 2-4 years previous hospitality Culinary expertise preferred
  
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  
  
• Strong attention to detail
  
  
• Excellent leadership skills and be able to manage and motivate a team of chefs, cooks, and other kitchen staff
  
  
• Creativity, as a hotel restaurant head chef should have a creative flair and be able to come up with new and exciting dishes that keep customers coming back for more
  
  

This is an exciting time to join The Ocean Club, a Four Seasons Resort.

Applicants that are interested in applying, please note that the position is based on The Ocean Club, A Four Seasons Resort Property located in The Bahamas and is available to those individuals who possess a legal ability to work in The Bahamas without sponsorship.