Culinary Director Job, Caribbean

Culinary Director

An exceptional opportunity has become available for an accomplished Culinary Director to lead and elevate the culinary operations of a prestigious luxury hospitality property.

This Culinary Director position is ideal for a visionary culinary leader who combines creativity, operational excellence and strong commercial awareness. The successful Culinary Director will be responsible for shaping the overall food concept, developing innovative dining experiences, leading high-performing culinary teams and maintaining world-class standards across multiple outlets.

The Opportunity

As Culinary Director, you will oversee all culinary operations while driving quality, consistency and profitability throughout the business. The Culinary Director will play a key role in menu development, financial performance, team development and guest satisfaction. This role requires a hands-on leader capable of balancing creativity with strong operational discipline.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the culinary team across multiple dining concepts and service styles.

• Develop innovative menus and dining experiences that enhance guest satisfaction and encourage repeat business.

• Maintain outstanding food quality, presentation and consistency across all operations.

• Manage budgets, food costs, inventory, purchasing and overall profitability.

• Analyse guest feedback and market trends to drive continuous improvement and innovation.

• Work closely with senior leadership to develop strategic culinary initiatives and business plans.

• Mentor, train and develop chefs and culinary professionals at all levels.

• Ensure all food safety, hygiene and operational standards are maintained to the highest level.

• Create memorable culinary experiences that exceed guest expectations.

Candidate Profile

The ideal Culinary Director will have:

• Proven experience in a senior culinary leadership role within luxury hospitality.

• Experience working within five-star luxury environments.

• Strong leadership, mentoring and team development abilities.

• Extensive expertise in menu creation, food costing, pricing and culinary innovation.

• Excellent financial acumen with experience managing budgets and profitability.

• Outstanding communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.

• A culinary degree, diploma or equivalent professional experience.

• A passion for creating exceptional guest experiences through food.

The Next Steps?

Interested? Simply apply with your CV/Resume, and the New Recruits team will reach out for a confidential pre‑screening discussion. We will explore your background, your culinary philosophy, and your aspirations to ensure the ideal match. Interviews will be conducted via MS Teams.

About New Recruits International Ltd.

Founded in 2020, our agency specialises in recruiting elite talent across construction, engineering, hospitality, and corporate support throughout the Caribbean and the Americas. We are driven by passion, quality, integrity, collaboration, and discretion, consistently matching exceptional professionals with world‑class opportunities.