Do you have a passion for food, leadership, and excellence in service? Blue Bay Resort is looking for a dedicated and experienced Kitchen Manager to join our dynamic team.

As Kitchen Manager, you are responsible for the daily operation and supervision of the kitchen. You ensure consistent quality, maintain high hygiene standards, and lead by example in a fast-paced hospitality environment. You motivate and support your team and work closely with other departments to guarantee smooth and efficient kitchen operations.

The position

• Supervising and coordinating all kitchen activities.

• Ensuring the preparation and presentation of high-quality dishes.

• Managing inventory and placing timely orders.

• Monitoring food costs and minimizing waste.

• Maintaining hygiene and safety standards according to regulations.

• Creating work schedules and coordinating with other departments.

• Coaching, training, and evaluating kitchen staff.

• Ensuring compliance with internal procedures and guidelines.

• And more.

Your profile

• Proven minimum of 2-year experience in similar kitchen management or head chef role.

• Strong leadership and team management skills.

• Excellent knowledge of kitchen operations and food safety standards.

• Ability to work under pressure and maintain a positive work environment.

• Flexibility in terms of working hours (evenings, early shifts, weekends and holidays).

• Profound knowledge of English & Dutch. Spanish and Papiamentu are a plus. 

We offer you

• An attractive salary.

• Additional terms of employment.

• A unique and inspiring working environment.

• Personal and professional growth opportunities. 

We are Blue Bay

The most unique and versatile resort, where Curaçao is at its best. Luxury accommodations, a relaxing and spacious beach, Inviting and upscale F&B outlets, an attractive 18-hole golf course and regularly organized events can all be found at Blue Bay Curaçao Beach & Golf Resort. 

A little history about us

Understandably, many think that the name Blue Bay was chosen because of the striking blue water in the bay. The truth is that this beautiful part of Curaçao was already named ‘Blaauwbaai’ (Blue Bay in Dutch), after Anno Blaauw, the owner at the time. He grew limes, oranges and – to make the name even more appropriate – the blue pigment indigo.

Over the years, the plantation has had its share of different owners. In 1800, it was occupied and plundered by French pirates. In the 20th century, it became the property of the Jacobs family, who used it as a farm. During the Second World War, American soldiers manned cannons at Blue Bay to shoot at German submarines.

The master plan of Blue Bay Resort dates back to 1990, when a local development group purchased the plantation from the Jacobs family and built the first infrastructure. In 1997, developer Steve Raspoort saw the area’s enormous potential. Step by step, he established a thriving resort and golf course. Steve Raspoort passed away in 2007, but his family continued realizing his dream to create a welcoming place where life is enjoyed to the fullest. Blue Bay has since grown to become a household name on Curaçao and in the Caribbean.