Executive Chef - Ibiza

Description

Description Tomorrowland is expanding its activities to **Ibiza** and seeks an experienced, highly operational, and practical **Executive Chef** to lead the culinary operation of our new hospitality and entertainment project. This is a unique opportunity to join an exciting project from its earliest stages and play a key role in building a robust kitchen operation from scratch. Working closely with Tomorrowland’s **Global Executive Chef**, the Executive Chef will be responsible for translating established culinary vision and concepts into an organized, efficient daily kitchen operation capable of maintaining exceptional quality standards. We are seeking a **culinary and operational leader**, capable of combining outstanding gastronomic quality with speed, consistency, and efficiency—while simultaneously building and leading a strong kitchen brigade within an international, high-intensity hospitality environment. **RESPONSIBILITIES** --------------------- * Lead the **pre-opening and opening phases** of the kitchen operation, establishing the necessary structures, processes, standards, and team to ensure a successful launch. * Implement and execute the culinary concept and menus defined by Tomorrowland, ensuring consistently high quality. * Work closely with Tomorrowland’s **Global Executive Chef** to ensure the culinary vision is accurately translated into daily operations. * Lead, organize, and supervise all kitchen operations, guaranteeing high standards of quality, presentation, consistency, and service. * Build, select, train, and develop a strong kitchen brigade, fostering a positive, professional, and high-performance team culture. * Manage kitchen planning, staffing, scheduling, and resource allocation to ensure adequate coverage throughout the season. * Ensure the kitchen operates efficiently across all service moments—including **pool and outdoor service, peak periods, VIP guests, private events, and high-volume services**. * Balance **quality, speed, and consistency**, ensuring standards are maintained even during maximum capacity periods. * Develop and implement procedures, operational standards, and best kitchen practices. * Assume responsibility for **food cost, labor cost, purchasing, inventory management, and waste control**, ensuring efficient use of resources. * Collaborate closely with suppliers and other operational teams to guarantee product availability, quality, and cost efficiency. * Monitor kitchen performance and identify opportunities for continuous improvement and operational efficiency. * Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations regarding **food safety, hygiene, health, and risk prevention**. * Proactively identify and resolve operational challenges—especially during peak periods and major events. * Contribute culinary ideas and recommendations to continuously enhance the offering, always in coordination with and aligned to the **Global Executive Chef**. * Collaborate closely with the operational team to ensure seamless integration between the kitchen, F\&B, guest experience, and overall operations. * Maintain an active, hands-on presence during key service moments, ensuring the kitchen team performs at peak level. **REQUIREMENTS** -------------- * Proven experience as **Executive Chef, Head Chef, or in a similar culinary leadership role**, with extensive background in premium hospitality, restaurants, hotels, resorts, entertainment, or events. * Solid experience managing **high-volume, high-intensity kitchen operations**, ideally within premium hospitality, nightlife, entertainment, festivals, or events environments. * Demonstrated experience in selecting, leading, training, and developing kitchen teams. * Strong knowledge of **food cost, labor cost, purchasing, inventory management, waste control, and operational efficiency**. * Experience managing diverse service formats—including outdoor/pool operations, VIP experiences, events, and high-volume services. * Proven ability to maintain **quality, consistency, and speed under pressure**. * Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to build a robust team culture from scratch. * Excellent organizational and planning abilities, with keen attention to detail. * Practical, solution-oriented, and highly operationally focused profile. * Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate closely with the Global Executive Chef and international teams. * Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. * Fluency in **English**; Spanish is considered a strong asset. * Availability to work evenings/nights, weekends, holidays, and extended shifts during peak periods and events. * Passion for culinary excellence, hospitality, and creating **exceptional guest experiences**. **WHAT WE OFFER** ----------------- * Competitive salary and benefits package. * The opportunity to play a key role in launching and developing a **new Tomorrowland culinary experience in Ibiza**. * Direct collaboration with Tomorrowland’s **Global Executive Chef** and an international culinary and hospitality team. * A dynamic, creative, and fast-paced working environment. * A high degree of responsibility and autonomy in building and developing the kitchen operation from scratch. * Opportunities for professional growth and development within an international organization. Languages: English, Spanish; Castilian