Summary: As an Executive Chef, you will lead culinary operations, drive innovation, maintain high-quality standards, and foster excellence in a luxury hotel setting. Highlights: 1. Shape gastronomic identity of a world-renowned luxury hotel 2. Lead innovation and quality standards in multi-outlet culinary department 3. Inspire and empower a diverse culinary team As an Executive Chef at La Residencia, a Belmond Hotel, Mallorca you will shape the gastronomic identity of a world\-renowned luxury hotel, driving innovation while honoring the rich culinary heritage of Mallorca and the Mediterranean. The Executive Chef will be at the forefront of all culinary operations, responsible for driving innovation, maintaining the highest quality standards, and fostering a culture of excellence within the kitchen. This role demands a visionary leader who can inspire and empower a diverse team, while meticulously managing all administrative and operational aspects of a high\-volume, multi\-outlet culinary department. Primary Responsibilities Include * Culinary Vision \& Menu Development: Design and innovate menus for all outlets and events, aligning with trends, dietary needs, and profitability goals. * Quality \& Compliance Oversight: Ensure high food quality, consistency, and strict adherence to HACCP, LQA, and safety standards across all culinary operations. * Team Leadership \& Training: Recruit, train, and develop kitchen and service teams, manage schedules, and conduct performance evaluations. * Financial \& Inventory Management: Control costs, manage budgets, oversee purchasing, stock levels, and cultivate strong supplier relationships. * Operational Excellence: Maintain kitchen equipment, address guest feedback, lead communication, and ensure continuous improvement and regulatory compliance. **Requirements:** **What You Bring:** * Minimum of 5 years of Executive Chef, with a significant time in a leadership role within a 5\-star hotel, luxury resort, or high\-end restaurant group. * Demonstrated experience managing multiple food and beverage outlets (fine dining, casual, banqueting, in\-room dining). * In\-depth knowledge of various international cuisines, cooking techniques, and culinary trends. * Ability to design, cost, and implement creative, high\-quality, and profitable menus across different dining concepts. * Strong understanding of seasonality, local ingredients, and sustainable sourcing. * Strong leadership presence with the ability to inspire, motivate, and mentor a large and diverse culinary team * Strong financial \& procurement Management. * Proficiency in English and Spanish **Benefits:** **What We Offer:** At La Residencia we pride ourselves on fostering a culture built on kindness, active listening, and genuine connections with our colleagues and guests. We offer a comprehensive range of compensation, perks and benefits including: * Attractive salary package * Health insurance * Life insurance * Other attractive company benefits * Continuous professional development * Exclusive company online platform and programs * Complimentary and preferred rates of experiences at our iconic destinations We strive to create an environment where our employees can thrive both personally and professionally. With a commitment to your ongoing development, you'll have the opportunity to learn and grow alongside some of the most talented individuals in the industry. Join us and be part of creating unforgettable moments for our guests, communities, and each other. This is your moment. Apply today! About Us La Residencia, A Belmond Hotel, Mallorca is an art\-filled haven spread across 12 acres of ancient olive groves, perched beside the UNESCO World Heritage Tramuntana Mountains in the charming village of Deià. Its 70 rooms and suites are each decorated in keeping with the bohemian Mallorcan spirit, with more than 800 artworks by over 85 artists – all of whom have lived and worked in the region. The Belmond \& LVMH Family La Residencia is proud to be part of LVMH, and the Belmond global collection of iconic hotels, trains and river cruises, all creating exceptional experiences worldwide. When you join one of our properties, you join a global family of history\-rich hotels and breathtaking destinations, where our employees are at the heart of the Belmond experience.