Chef de Cuisine (SEAsia Concept)

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 Chef de Cuisine 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.
  

Requirements

• 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.
  

Benefits