Sous Chef - French Cuisine
Top Benefits
About the role
Sous Chef - French Cuisine – Relocate to the Caribbean
Location: Caribbean Islands – multiple positions available Salary: USD $40,000 - $45,000 base + monthly accommodation allowance + gratuities + relocation + work permit sponsorship
Frontier Recruitment is partnering with a luxury resort group in the Caribbean to appoint a Specialist French Chef to join their culinary leadership team.
This role is ideally suited to a strong Sous Chef currently working within a high-end restaurant, hotel, or resort environment, or someone already operating as a Specialist Chef within an international hospitality setting.
The successful candidate will be responsible for executing established menu concepts and maintaining exceptional culinary standards across the operation. This is not a creative development role — the focus is consistency, execution, leadership, and delivering an exceptional guest experience at every service.
The Role
Reporting directly to the Executive Chef on property, the Specialist French Chef will oversee the preparation and execution of refined French cuisine while supporting, mentoring, and leading the wider kitchen team.
This is a highly hands-on role requiring strong leadership presence on the floor and in the kitchen.
Key Responsibilities
Execute established menu items to the highest possible standards Lead and manage kitchen teams throughout service Maintain consistency, presentation, and quality across all dishes Work closely with the Executive Chef to ensure smooth daily operations Train, mentor, and support junior culinary team members Maintain high standards of cleanliness, organization, and food safety Assist with ordering, prep management, and operational controls
The Ideal Candidate
Currently operating at Sous Chef level Strong background in authentic French cuisine Hands-on leadership style with the ability to motivate and manage teams effectively Exceptional attention to detail and high personal standards Calm under pressure with strong communication skills Luxury hospitality experience preferred International experience considered an asset
Work permit sponsorship will be provided for the successful candidates. Due to the nature of the relocation package, these positions are best suited to candidates able to relocate independently.
All applications will be handled with the strictest confidence. Full details of the roles and client will be shared during the initial stages of the recruitment process.
About Frontier Recruitment
Founded on a genuine passion for hospitality and the relationships that shape it, Frontier Recruitment partners with hospitality brands across North America and the Caribbean to deliver thoughtful, high-impact leadership introductions.
With roots in hospitality operations and nearly two decades of recruitment experience spanning Canada, the United States, and the Caribbean, we understand that the right hire is about far more than a resume. Culture, leadership style, emotional intelligence, and long-term alignment all play a critical role in building successful teams.
We work with hospitality brands across hotels, resorts, restaurants, lifestyle concepts, private clubs, independent operators, and expanding hospitality groups, supporting searches across both operational leadership and head office functions.
At Frontier Recruitment, relationships come first - with both clients and candidates alike. We take a highly considered, relationship-driven approach to every search, focused on long-term alignment rather than transactional placements.
Areas of focus include:
Executive Leadership • CEO • COO • President • VP Operations • Regional Director
Hotel & Resort Leadership • General Manager • Resort Manager • Director of Operations • Director of Rooms
Food & Beverage Leadership • VP Food & Beverage • Director of Food & Beverage • Multi-Unit Restaurant Operations • Beverage Leadership
Culinary Leadership • Executive Chef • Corporate Chef • Culinary Director
Head Office Leadership • Marketing • Human Resources • Finance • Revenue Management • Partnerships & Business Development
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Sous Chef - French Cuisine
Top Benefits
About the role
Sous Chef - French Cuisine – Relocate to the Caribbean
Location: Caribbean Islands – multiple positions available Salary: USD $40,000 - $45,000 base + monthly accommodation allowance + gratuities + relocation + work permit sponsorship
Frontier Recruitment is partnering with a luxury resort group in the Caribbean to appoint a Specialist French Chef to join their culinary leadership team.
This role is ideally suited to a strong Sous Chef currently working within a high-end restaurant, hotel, or resort environment, or someone already operating as a Specialist Chef within an international hospitality setting.
The successful candidate will be responsible for executing established menu concepts and maintaining exceptional culinary standards across the operation. This is not a creative development role — the focus is consistency, execution, leadership, and delivering an exceptional guest experience at every service.
The Role
Reporting directly to the Executive Chef on property, the Specialist French Chef will oversee the preparation and execution of refined French cuisine while supporting, mentoring, and leading the wider kitchen team.
This is a highly hands-on role requiring strong leadership presence on the floor and in the kitchen.
Key Responsibilities
Execute established menu items to the highest possible standards Lead and manage kitchen teams throughout service Maintain consistency, presentation, and quality across all dishes Work closely with the Executive Chef to ensure smooth daily operations Train, mentor, and support junior culinary team members Maintain high standards of cleanliness, organization, and food safety Assist with ordering, prep management, and operational controls
The Ideal Candidate
Currently operating at Sous Chef level Strong background in authentic French cuisine Hands-on leadership style with the ability to motivate and manage teams effectively Exceptional attention to detail and high personal standards Calm under pressure with strong communication skills Luxury hospitality experience preferred International experience considered an asset
Work permit sponsorship will be provided for the successful candidates. Due to the nature of the relocation package, these positions are best suited to candidates able to relocate independently.
All applications will be handled with the strictest confidence. Full details of the roles and client will be shared during the initial stages of the recruitment process.
About Frontier Recruitment
Founded on a genuine passion for hospitality and the relationships that shape it, Frontier Recruitment partners with hospitality brands across North America and the Caribbean to deliver thoughtful, high-impact leadership introductions.
With roots in hospitality operations and nearly two decades of recruitment experience spanning Canada, the United States, and the Caribbean, we understand that the right hire is about far more than a resume. Culture, leadership style, emotional intelligence, and long-term alignment all play a critical role in building successful teams.
We work with hospitality brands across hotels, resorts, restaurants, lifestyle concepts, private clubs, independent operators, and expanding hospitality groups, supporting searches across both operational leadership and head office functions.
At Frontier Recruitment, relationships come first - with both clients and candidates alike. We take a highly considered, relationship-driven approach to every search, focused on long-term alignment rather than transactional placements.
Areas of focus include:
Executive Leadership • CEO • COO • President • VP Operations • Regional Director
Hotel & Resort Leadership • General Manager • Resort Manager • Director of Operations • Director of Rooms
Food & Beverage Leadership • VP Food & Beverage • Director of Food & Beverage • Multi-Unit Restaurant Operations • Beverage Leadership
Culinary Leadership • Executive Chef • Corporate Chef • Culinary Director
Head Office Leadership • Marketing • Human Resources • Finance • Revenue Management • Partnerships & Business Development