Assistant Executive Chef

Are you a driven and professional kitchen-talent who values quality and structure? Then we’d love you to join our team as Assistant Executive Chef at one of our venues at Aruba Wine & Dine Hospitality!

What will you do?

• Assist the Executive Chef with daily kitchen operations and projects.

• Lead and support kitchen teams.

• Ensure quality, hygiene, and consistency of all dishes.

• Contribute to recipe development, food engineering and process optimization.

• Perform food cost calculations, menu engineering, and portion-standard management.

• Handle inventory management and purchasing support, focusing on minimizing waste.

• Assist with projects such as new menus, concept development and events.

• Train and coach kitchen staff.

Requirements / Skills

• Strong organizational, planning and structural skills.

• Technical proficiency in recipes, calculations and kitchen processes.

• Creative flair for flavor development and presentation.

• Leadership and training skills.

• Knowledge of HACCP / hygiene & safety guidelines.

Personal qualities

• Proactive, reliable and solution-oriented.

• Flexible and adaptable.

• Team-player and motivating.

• Stress-resistant and accurate.

• Attention to detail.

What we offer

• An excellent opportunity to pursue your culinary passion in Aruba.

• Work in a rapidly growing, professional and successful organization with an enthusiastic team.

• Career opportunities across multiple restaurants and kitchens.

• Attractive staff discounts at our bars and restaurants.

• Competitive, market-aligned salary and good employment conditions.

Provide us with your information by filling in the fields below and apply now!