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Director of Culinary

General Information

Country/Region
Vietnam
Province/City
Phu Quoc
Hiring Entity
New World Phu Quoc Resort
Department
Food & Beverage - Culinary
Job Type
Full-time Permanent

Job Description

OUR PURPOSE AND CULTURE 

We are driven to create a future where people and place enrich one another. We are wholly committed to rooting ourselves more deeply in every place we are in while setting new benchmarks for positive impact.

As a pioneering collective with a common purpose, we curate extraordinary moments and honor the soul of every place along our journey. At Rosewood Hotel Group, we answer The Calling. Together, we Make the Place.

THE TEAM
You will be the creative and operational leader for our resort's entire culinary landscape, reporting directly to the General Manager. You will lead and inspire a brigade of passionate culinary professionals, including Executive Chefs and Sous Chefs, and provide crucial culinary direction to the Food & Beverage management team to deliver a seamless guest experience.

YOUR ROLE
As our Director of Culinary, you will be the strategic visionary behind all our culinary operations. Your role is pivotal in defining our culinary identity, driving innovation, and ensuring the highest standards of quality and consistency across all our kitchens. You will directly contribute to our group's success by creating unforgettable gastronomic experiences that enhance our brand reputation, support our financial goals, and build a world-class culinary team. Key stakeholders include our guests, ownership, the F&B service team, and your talented culinary brigade.

HOW YOU‘LL MAKE THE PLACE
  • Develop and execute the resort’s overarching culinary vision and strategy, championing innovation and aligning with market trends.
  • Spearhead the creation, costing, and implementation of all new menus and concepts, championing sustainability and local sourcing initiatives.
  • Establish, audit, and enforce the highest standards of food quality, safety, recipe adherence, and consistency across all kitchens.
  • Manage the culinary budget and implement strategies to drive profitability without compromising quality.
  • Lead, mentor, and inspire the entire culinary brigade, fostering a culture of continuous learning, creativity, and excellence.
  • Provide expert culinary guidance and support to the Food & Beverage division to ensure a unified and exceptional guest dining experience.

COULD THIS BE YOU?
  • You are a strategic culinary leader with 10+ years of progressive experience, including 5+ years at an Executive Chef or Director of Culinary level within a luxury hotel or resort.
  • You possess a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Hotel Management, Business degree or equivalent experience.
  • You are an innovative culinarian with extensive knowledge of current food trends, menu development, and a passion for sustainability and local sourcing.
  • You are an inspirational mentor with exceptional communication skills and a proven ability to engage, develop, and motivate a large, diverse culinary team.
  • You have an unwavering commitment to quality, with deep expertise in establishing and auditing rigorous food safety and sanitation standards.
  • You are a collaborative leader with a guest-centric focus, able to partner effectively with F&B management to elevate the entire dining journey.

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU
At Rosewood Hotel Group, your voice is heard – and valued. We’re a community that encourages associates to be themselves, not fit into a fixed culture, and this philosophy shines through in our commitments to reflect and honor the history, culture and geography of our destinations. We’re not only committed to building and nurturing genuine, long-lasting relationships but to transforming them – and our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) strategy helps put these principles into practice.

About Us

The Resort offers 375 pool villas with a configuration of 3 & 4 bedrooms. New World Phu Quoc Resort luxuriously reflects all the charm of the verdant Vietnamese island that is proving an increasingly irresistible lure to visitors from around the world. It is also a gateway to exploring Phu Quoc’s captivating culture and island lifestyle.