Location Overview
Join our team in Amanera. Backed by jungle, fronted by a sweep of Atlantic Ocean, Amanera enjoys a panoramic clifftop perch on the Dominican Republic’s pristine north coast beaches. Set above the celebrated golden sands of Playa Grande, the resort offers unparalleled access to water sports and back-to-nature experiences, infused with the spice and flavour of Dominican life.

Role
We are looking for an Executive Chef to join our culinary team at Amanera. In this role, you will lead all kitchen operations across the resort, ensuring exceptional quality, consistency, and presentation in every dish. You will oversee menu development, colleague training, food safety, and financial performance, while creating memorable dining experiences that reflect our culinary identity and luxury standards.

Responsibilities

• Cleanliness and sanitation of production and service areas.

• Coordinate all training needs for main kitchen, pastry, bakery and In Room Dining.

• Develop recipes in line with company directions, nutritional needs, product specification, portion control, ease of preparation and established procedures to deliver expected gross profit.

• Perform administrative duties such as equipment purchase, repairs and monitoring any misuse.

• Prepare operational reports and analyses setting forth progress and trends, in order to make appropriate recommendations and changes.

• Sign off on all recipes cards, food bibles and allergens charts.

• Maintaining a positive approach when rectifying arising negative feedback or complaints.

• Monitor payroll records.

• Involved in interviews and all recruitment processes of the relevant hotel/resort.

• Working together with Human Resources, onboard and induct newly appointed team members.

• Ensure corporate culinary initiatives and standards are implemented on property.

• Maintain a positive and professional approach with co-workers and costumers.

• Creating and implementing strategic prospecting plan.

• Food presentation, consistency, speed of service and productivity.

• Required to travel whenever needed by the business.

• Participation in reviewing Food & Beverage yearly budget.

• Actively initiate, orchestrate, and participate in projects, initiative and meetings as required to achieve sales goals.

• Constantly in contact with senior Food & Beverage corporate team members.

• Attend hotel and industry related functions and tradeshows if required.

• Responsible for culinary and Back of House staff grooming standards.

• Understating and respecting the local culture.
  

Requirements

• Culinary degree with a minimum of one year of experience in a Michelin‑starred restaurant

• Experience in luxury hospitality with at least three years as an Executive Chef in a five‑star hotel or resort

• Health and Safety certification at Level 3 or above

• Communication and leadership skills with proficiency in written and verbal communication in English and Spanish

• Operational and technical expertise including IT proficiency, strategic planning, and the ability to lead large culinary teams

Benefits

At Aman Group, we believe that our colleagues are at the core of our success. We offer a competitive benefits including exciting international career opportunities in a company that is expanding rapidly. We prioritise and support your career journey, making you feel valued, included and at home.

• Access to our training platform

• Discounts in Food and Beverage outlets

• Discounts on Aman retail

• Meals while on duty

• Fuel allowance

• Housing and utilities allowance

• Private health insurance

• Attractive service charge
  

If you thrive in an ultra-luxury environment and are passionate about warm and personalised hospitality where every detail matters, we invite you to apply to join us on our journey.