Hospitality Talents is a leading recruitment agency specializing in connecting top-tier hospitality professionals with prestigious employers.
Our client, a luxury boutique hotel in Brussels, is launching a brand-new South East Asian restaurant concept and seeks a visionary Executive Chef to lead this exciting transformation.
In this role, you will define the culinary vision, oversee all F&B outlets (restaurant, bar, lounge, room service, and events), and ensure excellence in food, service, and profitability. This is a unique chance to shape a high-end dining experience in the heart of Brussels, blending authentic South East Asian flavors with contemporary creativity.
Key Responsibilities
- Culinary Vision: Design seasonal menus for all outlets, showcasing South East Asian cuisine (Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore, Malaysia) with premium ingredients and innovative techniques.
- Operational Leadership: Manage daily kitchen operations, cost control, and HACCP compliance to ensure efficiency and quality.
- Financial Performance: Achieve ROI targets, optimize food and labor costs, and drive profitability across all F&B outlets.
- Team Management: Recruit, train, and inspire a multidisciplinary team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
- Guest Experience: Create memorable dining moments and build loyalty through personalized service and consistent quality.
- Collaboration: Work with Sales & Marketing to promote the concept and attract a discerning clientele.
We are looking for a passionate, creative, and results-driven Executive Chef with:
- Proven experience in South East Asian cuisine (or strong exposure to the region).
- Leadership in luxury hotels or high-end restaurants, with financial and operational acumen.
- Strong cost management skills (Food Cost, Labor Cost) and entrepreneurial mindset.
- Fluency in English and French (additional languages are a plus).
- Experience in pre-opening or concept launches (a major asset).
- Calm, positive, and resilient—able to inspire teams and handle stress.
- Contract: Full-time CDI (38h/week), local contract, no visa sponsorship
- Salary: Based on experience.
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Hospitality Talents is een gespecialiseerd wervingsbureau voor de horeca dat zich richt op het vinden en werven van de beste mensen op de markt. Wij zetten ons in voor het werven van gekwalificeerde en ervaren professionals om vacatures in uw hotel of restaurant te vervullen. Onze belangrijkste missie is om aan de behoeften van hoteliers en restaurateurs te voldoen door competente kandidaten te selecteren die aan hun verwachtingen voldoen.