Location Overview
Join our team in Amanyara. Basking on the secluded shores of an 18,000-acre nature reserve, Amanyara’s lush tropical pavilions and villas overlook half a mile of white sand beaches and the turquoise waters of Providenciales' North West Point Marine National Park. A retreat for all ages, the resort offers restorative wellness retreats and endless possibilities for discovery above and below the waves.
Key Responsibilities
Management and Supervision
- Supervise and coordinate the daily operations of the dedicated kitchen stations.
- Ensure proper preparation and presentation of all dishes according to recipes, quality standards, and gourmet aesthetics.
- Assign tasks, organize shifts, and ensure efficiency at each workstation.
- Train, motivate, and supervise kitchen staff, promoting professional development and technical skills.
- Act as owner and as Aman brand ambassador while facing guests and interacting with them, making operational and planning decisions.
- Assist Exec Chef in elaborating innovative and artistically superior food items, cost efficient products that enhance the reputation of the F&B outlets, while meeting quality and presentation standards in respect with budget department costs
Culinary Production and Operations
- Ensure consistency, flavor, texture, and presentation of all dishes served.
- Actively participate in the production of complex and high-end dishes.
- Coordinate preparations for banquets, special events, and à la carte services.
- Implement continuous improvements in kitchen processes and workflow.
- Master Japanese culinary techniques of sushi making, from fish preparations to rice
- Provide invaluable knowledge of Japanese traditional food culture to be integrated in menus, preparations as well as during guests’ interactions
Quality Control and Inventory
- Verify freshness, quality, and proper storage of all ingredients.
- Conduct daily market list as per department standards
- Oversee inventory, waste control, and supply requisitions to maintain operational efficiency.
- Ensure strict compliance with hygiene, safety, and food handling standards (HACCP).
Hygiene, Safety, and Compliance
- Maintain a clean, organized kitchen operating at the highest safety standards.
- Supervise adherence to all internal hygiene and food safety procedures.
- Ensure all equipment and machinery are in optimal working condition.
Team Collaboration and Development
- Work closely with the Executive Chef to plan menus, create innovative dishes, and set quality standards.
- Support the training and development of kitchen staff, fostering a professional, respectful, and motivating environment.
- Report and inform Executive Chef any problems and irregularities and recommend course of action
- Contribute to culinary innovation and the development of gastronomic concepts aligned with Amanyara’s luxury experience.
Qualifications
- Professional training in gastronomy or culinary arts.
- 5–8 years of experience in luxury hotels, high-end resorts, or fine dining restaurants, including prior experience as a Sushi Chef (or Teppan Chef)
- Experience supervising and leading large teams in high-pressure environments.
- Demonstrated experience in Japanese cuisine (Sushi / Teppan). Great knifework and plating skills.
- Strong verbal communication skills to positively and remarkably interact with guests.
- Mastery of Washoku cuisine, understanding of Japanese cultural aspects, yet open to the world mentality and flexibility.
- Ability to plan menus, coordinate production, and optimize kitchen processes.
- Deep knowledge of hygiene, safety, and inventory control standards.
- Experience in banquets, special events, and high-end service operations.
- Strong leadership, effective communication, and team motivation skills.
- Commitment to excellence, creativity, and attention to detail.
- Organization, discipline, and ability to make decisions under pressure.
- Ability to develop talent and train future kitchen leaders.
- Commitment to Aman`s culture of luxury and hospitality.
- Conversational English required. Must be able to communicate effectively with international guests and colleagues from diverse backgrounds.
Benefits:
At Aman Group, we believe that our colleagues are at the core of our success. We offer a competitive benefits including exciting international career opportunities in a company that is expanding rapidly. We prioritise and support your career journey, making you feel valued, included and at home.
- Service Charge.
- Accommodation: one single bedroom shared living area.
- Private Medical Insurance.
- Vacation: 18 days.
- Vacation ticket.