Executive Chef for Costa Navarino Dunes (2024)

<p>Costa Navarino is in Messinia in the southwest Peloponnese, in one of the most unspoiled and breathtaking landscapes in the Mediterranean. It is currently home to four 5-star deluxe hotels, The Romanos, a Luxury Collection Resort and The Westin Resort at Navarino Dunes, W-Costa Navarino at Navarino Waterfront and Mandarin Oriental at Navarino Bay.</p><p>In the coming years, more upscale branded hotels will be added to our portfolio, both in Messinia and Athens, including the re-launch of the former Athens Hilton.</p><p>Navarino Dunes Costa Navarino facilities include 766 bedroom units award winning Anazoe Spa, a 4,000m2 spa &amp; thalassotherapy center, four multi-awarded, signature golf courses, over 20 fine dining venues, 5,000 m2 House of Events and a wide range of sports, such as the “Mouratoglou Tennis Center”, Bayern Munich football academy, Navarino Outdoor and many more.</p><p>The award-winning <strong>The Romanos, a Luxury Collection Resort</strong> and <strong>The Westin Resort</strong> <strong>Costa Navarino</strong> are seeking for an Executive chef.</p><p><strong>Will be responsible for:</strong></p><ul> <li>Planning, coordinating and supervising the kitchen service of the 11 Outlets</li> <li>Ensuring the quality of the service, developing menus adapted to the concept of each of the different outlets, guaranteeing high standards of quality, hygiene and food safety as well as ensuring cost control and stock management in accordance with the outlined business plan</li> <li>Leading a dynamic team with more than 100 kitchen professionals, promoting a healthy environment, carrying out the planning and organization of service rosters in order to make the most of existing resources, always complying with standards and procedures in order to guarantee a quality and excellent service, exceeding the client’s expectations</li> </ul><p><strong>Requirements</strong></p><ul> <li>International experience</li> <li>Customer orientation</li> <li>Passion for service</li> <li>Professional attitude</li> <li>Empathy, strong relational skills, ability to influence decision-makers, flexibility and adaptability;</li> <li>Taste for teamwork, with a strong collective sense of belonging and availability to work with different hotel decision-makers, in order to achieve the defined objectives;</li> <li>Resilience and ability to intelligently manage emotions in stressful situations;</li> <li>Organization and focus on results, critical sense and strategic thinking;</li> <li>Good oral and written communication;</li> <li>Leadership skills with the ability to manage, train, supervise and enhance teams;</li> <li>Management techniques, supply, stocks, control ratios and business indicators;</li> <li>Professional experience Minimum of 3 to 5 years in similar functions. 5-star hotels, superior restaurants or luxury cruise ships with responsibility for managing several restaurants with large capacity and different gastronomic concepts</li> <li>Proven experience in restaurants with buffet service;</li> <li>Computer skills: Microsoft Office, Internet and specific applications for the catering/hospitality area</li> <li>Greek Speaking (Preferred but not a must)</li> <li>Luxury hotel experience is preferred</li> </ul><p><strong>Benefits</strong></p><ul> <li>Integration in a dynamic team, focused on a service of excellence</li> <li>Remuneration compatible with the role</li> <li>Continuous Training Plan to enhance career development</li> <li>Access to the e-learning training platform</li> <li>Incentives and Benefits Plan</li> <li>Private Medical Plan</li> <li>Meals within the premises</li> <li>Working uniform (and its dry cleaning)</li> <li> Accommodation in the vicinity of Navarino Dunes (for non - Messinian residents)</li> </ul>