Corporate Chef | International Hotel Group | Romania | €5,000 Gross per Month
I am recruiting a Corporate Chef for an international hotel management group operating across multiple European markets.
This is a group-level culinary leadership role overseeing a portfolio of 4 and 5 star hotels. The position is ideally based in Bucharest with Vilnius, Lithuania also considered. The role requires regular travel across the portfolio, approximately every second week.
This is a hands-on corporate position requiring strong operational discipline, brand compliance oversight and the ability to manage Executive Chefs across multiple properties.
Perks and Benefits
• Gross salary of €5,000 per month
• International group-level role across multiple branded hotels
• Business travel expenses covered in line with labour regulations
• Flexible working arrangements depending on location
• Staff accommodation and F&B rates within international brands in the portfolio
Your Experience
• Strong background in fine dining and five star hotel environments
• Experience across multiple F&B outlets within hotels
• Exposure to Meetings and Events operations
• Experience managing both high-end and volume-driven kitchens
• Background working with international hotel brands and understanding brand standards
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, compliance and food safety regulations
• Proven experience in menu development, costing and standardisation
• Culinary qualification required
• Comfortable travelling frequently across multiple countries
Your Responsibilities
• Provide corporate culinary oversight across multiple hotel properties
• Lead and support Executive Chefs across the portfolio
• Develop and maintain proprietary brand concepts and menus
• Ensure consistency across outlets operating under the same concept
• Lead seasonal menu planning and commercial F&B calendar development
• Conduct kitchen audits covering HACCP, compliance, food waste and portion control
• Support pre-opening projects, rebranding initiatives and new outlet launches
• Work closely with Procurement on cost control and supplier strategy
• Implement structured culinary systems, reporting and governance
• Step into operational kitchens when required in critical situations
This is a structured, commercially focused corporate role suited to a disciplined culinary leader who understands both brand compliance and operational execution.
If you are interested, contact me directly.
Clay
claycorecruitment
