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Sous Chef
Role summary
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The Sous Chef supports the Executive Chef in overseeing daily kitchen operations at Fairmont Royal Pavilion. Requirements generally include professional culinary training, several years of experience in a hotel or high-end restaurant, strong knowledge of food preparation, presentation, hygiene and food-safety standards, and the ability to supervise and motivate a multicultural team. The successful candidate is expected to maintain consistent quality, control food costs, assist with menu planning, coordinate kitchen sections, manage stock responsibly and ensure smooth service during busy periods. Flexibility, creativity, excellent organisation, leadership skills and a guest-focused attitude are essential. Experience in luxury hospitality and knowledge of international cuisine would be an advantage.
Can I work in Barbados?
Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.
How it works
How it works: Strict local-first test; nationals of Belize, Dominica and St Vincent need no permit since October 2025.
Official source: Barbados Immigration Department: work permits. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in Barbados
Usual for Barbados, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Housing | Rarely; specialists may get it |
|---|---|
| Meals | Duty meals |
| Flights | Specialists only |
| Service charge | 10%, shared by points under the union agreement |
| Contract | Up to 3 years |
| Leave | 3 weeks |
| Income tax | 0% to BBD 25,000, then 11.5% and 27.5%, plus about 11% social |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
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About Fairmont Royal Pavilion
Fairmont Royal Pavilion is a luxury beachfront resort located on Barbados’s west coast, known for its elegant setting, personalised service and direct access to the Caribbean Sea. The resort forms part of Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, an international luxury hospitality brand operated within Accor. Fairmont properties typically combine refined accommodation, restaurants and bars, wellness facilities, recreational activities and high standards of guest service. At Royal Pavilion, employees work in an upscale resort environment serving international travellers, weddings, events and repeat luxury-holiday guests. The property offers opportunities across culinary, food and beverage, housekeeping, guest services, engineering and other hotel departments. Team members are generally expected to demonstrate professionalism, attention to detail, cultural awareness and a strong commitment to hospitality excellence.