Chef de Cuisine

Job Description

The Opportunity

We're looking for a passionate, creative & experienced Chef de Cuisine to lead the culinary experience across our Beach Club & Events at Portaluna, a Morgans Originals Hotel.

This isn't just about creating great food. It's about bringing energy, flavour & creativity to every occasion, from relaxed beachside dining and vibrant afternoons to memorable celebrations and exclusive events.

You'll bring a strong culinary foundation, a natural flair for innovation and the confidence to challenge the ordinary. From creating distinctive menus to leading a dynamic kitchen team and delivering seamless event experiences, you'll play a key role in shaping the beach club and events culinary offering at Portaluna.

What You'll Do

• Lead the day-to-day culinary operations of the Beach Club & Events, ensuring exceptional food quality, consistency and presentation.

• Bring the Morgans Originals personality to life through creative menus, distinctive flavours & memorable beachside dining experiences.

• Develop and deliver innovative menus for beach club dining, private events, celebrations and special activations.

• Inspire, coach & develop a high-performing culinary team, creating a positive, inclusive and collaborative kitchen culture.

• Partner with the Executive Chef, Food & Beverage and Events teams to plan and execute seamless culinary experiences.

• Oversee event preparation and execution, ensuring smooth coordination, efficient service and exceptional food quality for events of varying sizes.

• Adapt culinary offerings to different occasions, from casual beachside dining to bespoke private events and large-scale celebrations.

• Drive kitchen performance through effective food cost control, budgeting, inventory management and waste reduction.

• Manage kitchen staffing, scheduling and resource planning to meet seasonal demand, peak periods and event requirements.

• Oversee food purchasing, supplier coordination and product quality, ensuring consistency across all culinary offerings.

• Maintain the highest standards of food safety, hygiene, cleanliness & compliance with local regulations.

• Champion innovation, encouraging fresh ideas, seasonal concepts and continuous improvement across the Beach Club & Events culinary operations.

• Why Join Us?

• At Portaluna, we believe hospitality should be anything but ordinary.

• As Egypt's first Morgans Originals hotel, Portaluna offers the opportunity to be part of something distinctive, where creativity, individuality & genuine connections shape every experience.

• As part of Ennismore, you'll join a global collective of entrepreneurial and founder-built hospitality brands, with opportunities to learn, grow & make your mark.

• Ready to be part of the Portaluna story?

• Bring your passion for food, your creativity & your leadership to a team that's all about creating memorable beachside dining experiences and unforgettable events.

• Be part of something original. Apply now.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Chef de Cuisine, Sous Chef or in a similar culinary leadership role within a luxury or lifestyle hotel, beach club or high-end dining environment.

• Strong culinary expertise with hands-on experience in beach club operations, outdoor dining, banqueting or large-scale events.

• Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop culinary teams in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

• Experience developing creative menus for casual dining, private events, celebrations and special occasions.

• Strong operational knowledge of kitchen management, event execution, food preparation and presentation standards.

• Commercial awareness with experience managing food costs, budgets, inventory and kitchen performance.

• Ability to manage multiple events and service requirements while maintaining exceptional quality and consistency.

• A creative mindset and genuine interest in food, lifestyle trends, beach club concepts and distinctive dining experiences.

• Excellent knowledge of food safety, hygiene and kitchen operational procedures.

• Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills, with a hands-on and solutions-focused approach.

• Strong command of English; additional languages are an advantage.

• Experience within lifestyle hospitality, premium beach clubs or distinctive independent restaurant brands would be an advantage.

Additional Information

What’s in it for you...

• Lots of opportunity to progress and switch it up as part of a global family of brands.
• Great healthcare, competitive salary, and some nice extra perks across the Ennismore family of brands!
• Learning opportunities to broaden your skillset and development that helps you think, make, and thrive at work
• The opportunity to be yourself and collaborate with other bright minds in a relaxed, innovative culture