Executive Chef

Hotel Overview

Fairmont Royal Pavilion is a stunning 75-room luxury resort nestled along Barbados’ prestigious Platinum Coast. Renowned for its breathtaking oceanfront views and world-class hospitality, the resort also takes great pride in nurturing the personal and professional growth of its team. Employees are empowered through hands-on learning, mentorship, and meaningful opportunities to build rewarding careers in the dynamic world of luxury hospitality.

At Fairmont Royal Pavilion, you’re not just joining a team, you’re becoming part of a culture that celebrates excellence, nurtures talent, and rewards dedication. 

What’s in it for you?

As part of Accor, a global hospitality leader with over 5,500 hotels worldwide, you’ll enjoy:

• Opportunities for growth and development, mentorship, and international mobility
• Health insurance, and comprehensive wellness programs
• Worldwide travel discounts and preferred rates across the Accor portfolio
• A supportive, inclusive culture grounded in respect, teamwork, and professional development

As the Executive  Chef, you will lead all kitchen operations across the hotel, ensuring the highest standards of food quality, presentation, and service within the restaurant, banquets, and in-room dining. You will be responsible for setting culinary direction, maintaining operational excellence, and delivering consistently exceptional dining experiences.

You will lead, mentor, and inspire a high-performing culinary team, fostering a culture of creativity, discipline, and continuous improvement. The role requires a strong focus on efficiency, cost control, and strict adherence to food safety and hygiene standards, while maintaining uncompromising quality.

With a deep appreciation for fresh, locally sourced ingredients and contemporary culinary trends, you will design and execute menus that reflect the hotel’s rich equestrian heritage and commitment to luxury hospitality. You will balance innovation with consistency, ensuring each dish exceeds guest expectations.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive fine-dining experience, a proven track record in managing high-volume operations, and strong leadership capability. A passion for culinary excellence, attention to detail, and the drive to elevate standards are essential.

Knowledge and Experience

• Diploma from a reputable Hospitality Management / Culinary school preferred
• Minimum 5 years of experience in managing food production & culinary operations in a hotel gained from working in key cities / resorts destinations globally
• Extensive knowledge of fine dining and luxury hotel culinary standards
• Strong understanding of high-volume kitchen operations (restaurant, banquets, and in-room dining)
• In-depth knowledge of menu development, costing, and food margin control
• Proven expertise in food safety, HACCP, and hygiene compliance
• Solid knowledge of local and international culinary trends
• Experience sourcing and utilizing fresh, seasonal, and locally produced ingredients
• Strong understanding of kitchen financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, and inventory control
• Knowledge of staff training, development, and performance management within culinary teams
• Familiarity with unionized or regulated hospitality environments (if applicable)
• Strong awareness of guest experience standards and service excellence in luxury hospitality
• Ability to align culinary offerings with brand identity and hotel positioning
• Knowledge of sustainability practices and waste reduction in professional kitchens

Competencies

• Strong leadership, interpersonal and training skills
• Good communication and customer contact skills
• Results and service oriented with an eye for detail
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple kitchen operations simultaneously while leading teams and maintaining excellence under pressure
• A team player & builder
• A motivator & self-starter

Your team and working environment:

Fairmont Hotels is a globally renowned luxury brand, celebrated for creating unforgettable memories for our guests. With more than 30,000 colleagues worldwide, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional service, embracing innovation, and fostering a culture of excellence.

An exciting hospitality career awaits you if you are committed to providing our Guests with an authentically local experience through providing warm and engaging service.

Our Heartists work cohesively as part of the team in a demanding, multi-cultural diverse environment

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

Together, let's create memories that exceed expectations. #BeLimitless