Job Description & Skills/Qualifications Required
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Castaway Island, Fiji managed by OUTRIGGER Resorts & Hotels is an award winning, iconic four-star resort in the breathtaking Mamanucaislands, and located just 30 km from Nadi. Accessible by helicopter, seaplane or fast catamaran, the resort offers a unique opportunity to work in one of Fiji’s most renowned destinations.
We are currently seeking passionate, dynamic, energetic and self-motivated individuals to join our team in below role:
Executive Sous Chef
WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
We are seeking a reliable, motivated, creative and detail-oriented Executive Sous Chef to join our culinary team.
The successful candidate will support the Executive Chef in leading the day-to-day kitchen operations, ensuring high standards of food quality, consistency, hygiene, team performance and guest satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Executive Chef in the overall leadership and daily operation of the resort kitchen.
- Lead and supervise kitchen teams across outlets, ensuring smooth and efficient food production and service.
- Maintain consistently high standards of food quality, presentation, taste and portion control.
- Plan and coordinate daily menus, specials, functions, weddings and other resort events.
- Monitor food costs, wastage, portion control and kitchen productivity to support budget targets.
- Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, HACCP and workplace health and safety standards.
- Conduct regular kitchen inspections and ensure equipment, work areas and storage facilities are maintained to standard.
- Coach, train and develop Chefs and kitchen Hosts, building a strong and motivated culinary team.
- Work closely with F&B, Purchasing, Stewarding and other departments to ensure smooth operations and guest satisfaction.
- Act as the Executive Chef's delegate when required and provide leadership and support to the culinary operation in their absence.
Apply Now!
Please send yourm:
- cover letter,
- detailed CV together with a
- recent passport photograph and to:
Applications need to be submitted no later than COB Monday 19th October 2026.
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The Castaway Family is a special group of people who have come from different walks of life, bringing with them a wide range of knowledge, skills and cultural experiences that contribute to the success of our “Castaway Experience” for our valued guests.