Executive Chef

Established luxury Eco-Lodge in the Archipelago of Bocas del Toro, Panama is hiring for an energetic Executive Chef/Operations Manager. This is a live-in role.

**What you will be doing**:
**Operations Manager Duties →
- Serve as the primary host of the Lodge.
- Lead a team of 25+ hotel employees and all day-to-day operations.
- Elevate resort offerings and programming (spa, yoga, naturalist programming, adventure tours, etc).

**Executive Chef Duties →
- Elevate Food and Beverage Programming.
- Design seasonal menus that feature locally sourced, sustainable, and fresh ingredients, and locally inspired recipes (_primarily plant based _with the addition of fresh fish).

*Additional Duties →
- Project Management of hotel growth, Human Resources, Revenue Management, Marketing and other duties as needed.

**What is required for the role**:

- Previous experience as an Executive or Head Chef.
- Previous experience as a Department Manager in a Hotel, Restaurant or other hospitality/business operation.
- English fluency and high level of proficiency in Spanish.
- Critical thinking skills & strong leadership and people management qualities.
- **Must have work authorization in Panama**
- Someone who is looking for an adventure
- Someone excited to live on a REMOTE island
- Someone who is excited about plant based food, and healthy lifestyles.
- Someone who is interested in sustainability and eco-tourism.
- Someone who is eager to give back AND learn

**Bonus Points (not required)**:

- Someone who is a Certified yoga instructor.
- Someone who is a Certified massage therapist.

**Benefits**:

- Lodging and all meals are included.
- Local excursions (that we offer to guests) are also included.
- Vacation time is flexible per the business demands, with a guaranteed 30 days off per year.

Application Question(s):

- Are you willing to relocate, living at the lodge, which is located on an extremely remote island in the archipelago of Panama?

**Experience**:

- Hotel Management: 3 years (required)
- Chef: 5 years (required)
- plant based and vegan cooking: 2 years (preferred)
- Guest Services: 3 years (preferred)
- Exec. Chef: 2 years (preferred)
- Spa/fitness/wellness: 1 year (preferred)

**Language**:

- English (required)
- proficient in Spanish (required)