Villa Nautica celebrates the glitz and glamour of yacht-life and is always ‘en vogue’. Surrounded by sparkling lagoons and idyllic beaches, it is an island like no other: a hive of activity, a place to be seen. Complemented by exceptional scuba diving and other water sports, the resort embraces the seafarer lifestyle with a glamorous twist.

• Assist Executive Chef in planning the food preparation requirements of the resort.
• Organize and administer presentation of buffets and ensuring efficient and proper service of meals in accordance with the laid down procedures.
• Take all appropriate measures to minimize wastage, spoilage and over- production.
• Assess the cost and consumption of the kitchens, ensuring their effective usage, make requisition for the depleting stocks and provide financial data of the food operation for accounting purposes.
• Ensure that food production practices and premises are maintained up to the standards of the operation.
• Ensure that all equipment, inventories and premises are maintained in a safe and hygienic condition.
• Maintain a high standard of personal hygiene and grooming and apply safe and hygienic work practices at all times whilst on duty.
• Responsible for the work of all sections and outlets of the food operation.
• Assist the Executive Chef in preparing and monitoring the duty rota for the entire kitchen brigade.
• Assist the Chef in all training aspects of staff and on the job training.
• Assume the responsibilities of the Executive Chef in his absence.
• Take all measures to minimize /eliminate wastage and spoilage. Minimize over- production and co- ordinate cooking of buffet meals in order to minimize wastage component.
• Provide on the job training and motivate staff to optimize performance levels.

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar role at a 5* resort hotel or resort
• Excellent communication and coordination skills
• Excellent leadership skills with experience in managing a diverse team of kitchen staff in a high-pressure environment.
• Promote cooperation and commitment within the team
• Display an on-going commitment to learning and self-improvement
• Working knowledge of hygiene and food preparation policies
• Critical and creative thinking abilities
• Fluent English required
• Effective communications
• Excellent time-management skills