Hospitality Talents,, a recruitment agency specialized in Hospitality profiles, is currently looking for an experienced and highly motivated Executive Chef to join the team of our client, a prestigious hotel in Ghent.
This prestigious hotel features elegant rooms, a renowned restaurant, an inviting terrace, and versatile event spaces. Committed to delivering an exceptional guest experience, our client is now looking for a talented and passionate Executive Chef to lead its culinary operations.
Your Role & Responsibilities
- Oversee kitchen operations, ensuring top-tier food presentation and guest satisfaction
- Develop innovative, seasonal, and cost-effective menus aligned with the hotel’s premium standards
- Manage kitchen budgets, control costs, and optimise profit margins
- Recruit, mentor, and develop a high-performing kitchen team
- Enforce HACCP and health & safety regulations to uphold impeccable hygiene standards
- Proven experience as Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a luxury hotel or high-end restaurant
- Creativity and business acumen with a strong understanding of cost control and operational efficiency
- Strong leadership skills, inspiring and training a team to deliver outstanding culinary experiences
- Passion for hospitality, attention to detail, and an innovative approach to menu creation
- Fluent in English and/or Dutch (French is a plus)
- Attractive salary package aligned with market standards
- Comprehensive benefits, including DKV hospitalisation insurance
- Daily meal vouchers and yearly eco-vouchers
- Full coverage of public transport for commuting
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Permanent contract
About us
Hospitality Talents is a specialised hospitality recruitment agency dedicated to finding and recruiting the best candidates on the market. We are committed to recruiting qualified and experienced professionals to fill vacancies in your hotel or restaurant. Our main mission is to meet the needs of hoteliers and restaurateurs by selecting competent candidates who meet their expectations. Hospitality Talents also offers recruitment consultancy services to help hospitality professionals develop their careers and find employment opportunities in other related sectors, such as tourism, events and agro-food ...