Senior Chef

Company Description Amor Laut Resort is a boutique coastal sanctuary offering a highly personalized experience with only 14 spacious suites, each thoughtfully designed for comfort and privacy. The resort combines modern amenities with a relaxed tropical atmosphere, where guests enjoy ocean views and easy access to snorkeling and diving in pristine waters. Instead of crowds and commercialized activities, Amor Laut focuses on curated moments such as quiet seaside mornings, guided underwater adventures, and private sunset dining. The property is ideal for romantic escapes, diving getaways, and restorative retreats, delivering a refined yet unpretentious stay. Team members join a small, service-oriented environment where attention to detail and genuine hospitality are central to the guest experience.
Role Description The Senior Chef is a full-time, on-site role based at Amor Laut Resort in Mabini. This role oversees daily kitchen operations, including menu planning, food preparation, plating, and coordination of meal service for guests. The Senior Chef leads and trains kitchen staff, ensures consistent food quality and presentation, and maintains high standards of hygiene, safety, and cost control. Responsibilities include creating seasonal and locally inspired menus, managing inventory and supplier relationships, and accommodating special dietary needs and personalized dining experiences. The Senior Chef collaborates closely with the resort management and front-of-house team to deliver memorable private dinners, special events, and curated culinary moments aligned with the resort's intimate, coastal atmosphere.
Qualifications

• Strong culinary skills in menu development, food preparation, and plating, with a focus on fresh, local, and seasonal ingredients.
• Experience in kitchen leadership, including staff training, scheduling, and performance management in a resort or fine-dining environment.
• Proficiency in kitchen operations, including inventory management, supplier coordination, cost control, and waste reduction.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards, with a proven track record in maintaining a clean, compliant, and efficient kitchen.
• Ability to design and execute customized dining experiences, including private dinners, special events, and dietary accommodations.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work closely with front-of-house and management teams.
• Relevant culinary education or certification, and several years of experience in a senior or head chef position.
• Willingness to work on-site in Mabini, with flexibility for weekends, holidays, and peak resort periods.
• Passion for hospitality and creating meaningful guest experiences in an intimate, coastal resort setting.