Head Chef (Spanish Cuisine)- Phu Quoc

Sunset Hospitality Group (SHG) is a leading multinational lifestyle hospitality group, with a wide portfolio encompassing Hotels & Resorts, Restaurants, Beach Clubs, Nightclubs, Fitness Centers, and more. SHG operates 113 properties in 26 countries with a commitment to deliver authentic and diverse hospitality experiences that bring people together, all around the w

We are urgently looking for an experienced Specialty Head Chef – Spanish Cuisine to lead the culinary operations of LOLA Taberna, our vibrant Spanish dining concept expanding to Phu Quoc, Vietnam. We are looking for a passionate and hands-on culinary leader with strong expertise in authentic and contemporary Spanish cuisine, capable of delivering an exceptional dining experience while maintaining consistency, quality, operational excellence, and strong commercial performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the overall culinary operations and day-to-day kitchen management
• Develop and execute authentic and contemporary Spanish menus aligned with the concept
• Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation, consistency, and hygiene
• Manage food costs, inventory, purchasing, wastage, and overall kitchen profitability
• Recruit, train, lead, and develop a high-performing culinary team
• Establish recipes, kitchen SOPs, preparation standards, and quality controls
• Work closely with Operations and F&B teams to deliver a strong guest experience
• Lead the successful pre-opening and launch of the concept in Phu Quoc.

Ideal Candidate:

• Proven experience as a Head Chef / Specialty Head Chef specializing in Spanish cuisine; pre-opening experience is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Spanish ingredients, regional dishes, cooking techniques, and contemporary Spanish dining trends
• Experience within reputable Spanish restaurants from upscale dining, lifestyle hospitality, or luxury resorts
• Strong commercial understanding of food cost, menu engineering, inventory, and kitchen profitability
• Pre-opening experience is highly preferred
• Strong leadership skills with a hands-on approach
• Good communication skills in English; Spanish language proficiency is highly preferred.
• Willing to relocate to Phu Quoc, Vietnam