Executive Chef

Job Description

🌴 About Serenity Sands Island Glamping

Opening in June 2025, Serenity Sands Island Glamping is a luxury eco-resort located just 20 minutes from Vuda Marina. Surrounded by crystal-clear waters and lush tropical beauty, our mission is to offer guests an immersive island experience with world-class service and refined comfort. We're now assembling a passionate team of professionals ready to bring this vision to life.

🍽️ The Opportunity

We’re looking for a creative, driven, and experienced Executive Chef to lead our culinary team and design an unforgettable dining program. This is a rare opportunity to take charge of a brand-new kitchen, curate a menu that celebrates the bounty of Fiji, and contribute to a resort experience rooted in sustainability, innovation, and taste.

Skills/Qualifications Required

📋 Key Responsibilities

  • Source sustainable, high-quality local ingredients by building supplier relationships
  • Collaborate with resort management on events, special dining experiences, and promotions
  • Maintain strict hygiene, safety, and cleanliness standards
  • Manage inventory, purchasing, food costing, and budget controls
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of local chefs and kitchen staff
  • Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations with an emphasis on quality and consistency
  • Design and execute a seasonal, diverse menu that celebrates regional ingredients

 

What We’re Looking For

  • Comfortable working in a remote island environment
  • A passion for sustainability and Fijian/locally inspired cuisine is a strong plus
  • Highly organized with an eye for detail and presentation
  • Strong leadership and team-building skills
  • Expert knowledge of various cuisines, techniques, and kitchen management
  • Culinary degree or equivalent professional training
  • Proven experience as an Executive Chef, ideally in a remote island resort or luxury setting

 

🌟 What We Offer

  • Inclusive staff benefits and supportive leadership
  • Opportunities for professional growth and creative freedom
  • Live and work in one of Fiji’s most beautiful and untouched island settings
  • Relocation assistance for the right candidate
  • Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses

 

📩 How to Apply

Ready to bring your culinary vision to paradise? We’d love to hear from you.
Please submit the following to the email listed below:
✔️ Your resume
✔️ A cover letter explaining your culinary philosophy
✔️ A portfolio of your recent work (photos or sample menus)

Join us at Serenity Sands Island Glamping and help us craft unforgettable dining experiences in paradise.
📅 Application Deadline: ASAP

Salary

FDJ 2,800 / month

Full-Time / Part-Time?

FULL TIME