Chef de Cuisine, W Costa Navarino (2025)

Costa Navarino is in Messinia in the southwest Peloponnese, in one of the most unspoiled and breathtaking landscapes in the Mediterranean. It is currently home to four 5-star deluxe hotels, The Romanos, a Luxury Collection Resort and The Westin Resort at Navarino Dunes, W-Costa Navarino and Mandarin Oriental at Navarino Bay. In the coming years, more upscale branded hotels will be added to our portfolio, both in Messinia and Athens.

Navarino Dunes Costa Navarino facilities include 766 bedroom units award winning Anazoe Spa, a 4,000m2 spa & thalassotherapy center, four multi-awarded, signature golf courses, over 20 fine dining venues, 5,000 m2 House of Events and a wide range of sports, such as the “Mouratoglou Tennis Center”, Bayern Munich football academy, Navarino Outdoor and many more.

W Costa Navarino, exclusively for adults and young adults over 12 years old, offers 226 stylish rooms, 2 bedroom suites and 3 bedroom villas with infinity private pools, staged in the Bay of Navarino with stunning Ionian Sea views, The Watersports Center, The Away Spa and gym with a heated 25m-long lap pool, including the new Navarino Agora, an open marketplace with retail, street food, open-air cinema and exciting programming throughout the day and night.

W Costa Navarino is seeking a Chef De Cuisine to make an impact on this job. The successful candidate will strongly support the Executive Sous Chef, will be in charge of all activities related to the kitchen, ensuring the quality of the meals that are served,  being  passionate about creating recipes guest will remember.

Responsibilities

• Delegating tasks to Sous Chef, and Prep Cooks.
• Coordinating with the team smoothly during all the meal preparation and services.
• Planning the food menus as per the seasonal availabilities.
• Monitoring the quality and quantity of food that is being served to the guests.
• Managing the kitchen budget.
• Resolving customer's complaints and issues in a professional manner.
• Staying updated with the new trends in the food industry.

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in the sector, including a minimum of 2 years as a Chef De Cuisine in an international 5*hotel chain.
• A culinary degree.
• Ability to speak, write and converse freely in English. Ability to speak, write and converse freely in Greek is desirable.
• Good hygiene knowledge and HACCP Standards.
• Ability to manage the budget to ensure profitability.
• Demonstrate excellent leadership skills.
• Ability to manage time efficiently.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• On going training opportunities
• Accommodation in the vicinity of Navarino Dunes (for non Messinians)
• Meals within the premises
• Private Medical Plan
• Use of Navarino Dunes Facilities, according to the relevant policies