Chef de Cuisine

Role summary

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The Chef de Cuisine leads the culinary operation of an assigned restaurant or kitchen at Hamilton Princess & Beach Club. Requirements typically include professional culinary training, several years of experience in an upscale hotel or restaurant, strong knowledge of food preparation, sanitation, menu planning, costing, and kitchen leadership. The successful candidate is expected to maintain Fairmont quality standards, deliver consistent and creative cuisine, control food and labor costs, coach and schedule colleagues, manage inventory, and comply with Bermuda health and safety regulations. Candidates should be organized, hands-on, commercially aware, and comfortable working under pressure in a multicultural luxury hospitality environment.

About the employer

Hamilton Princess & Beach Club is a landmark luxury resort in Hamilton, Bermuda, and part of Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, a global brand operated within Accor. Often known as the Pink Palace, the hotel combines historic character with contemporary guest facilities, including restaurants and bars, meeting and event spaces, a marina, pools, spa services, and access to the private Princess Beach Club. The property serves leisure travelers, business guests, weddings, conferences, and long-stay visitors. As a Fairmont-managed hotel, it emphasizes refined service, distinctive local experiences, culinary quality, and professional development. Employees work in an international hospitality setting where teamwork, presentation, guest care, and consistency are important. Specific compensation, benefits, accommodation, and relocation arrangements should be confirmed directly with the employer.

Working in Bermuda

Bermuda offers opportunities in hotels, restaurants, tourism, marine services, finance, healthcare, construction, education, and professional services. The culture blends British, African, Caribbean, Portuguese, and international influences, with a strong emphasis on community, courtesy, music, and outdoor life. Residents enjoy beaches, sailing, diving, boating, golf, and a mild subtropical climate. The cost of living is high, particularly for housing, groceries, and transport, so applicants should review the full compensation package carefully. Foreign nationals generally need an employer-sponsored work permit before starting employment; the employer normally supports the application, and eligibility depends on the role, qualifications, and local labor requirements. Relocation planning should include accommodation, health insurance, banking, transportation, and immigration paperwork. Bermuda uses the Bermuda dollar, which is pegged to the US dollar. Candidates should obtain written confirmation of salary, housing, flights, benefits, permit support, and contract terms before relocating.