Executive Chef – 5★ Hotel in Riga

About the role

The Grand Hotel Kempinski Riga is seeking an Executive Chef to lead all kitchen and stewarding operations. You will be responsible for delivering high‑quality, consistent food experiences that meet the expectations of our international guests while upholding strict hygiene standards.

Key responsibilities

• Manage daily kitchen and stewarding activities, ensuring compliance with hygiene and safety regulations.
• Maintain and update recipes, control food costs, and develop new dishes and products.
• Create value‑for‑money menus in collaboration with the Food & Beverage Director.
• Lead, train, and motivate kitchen staff to achieve optimal performance and departmental profit.
• Ensure all operations follow OH&S policies, occupational health and safety legislation, and hotel emergency procedures.

Required profile

• Minimum 10 years of kitchen experience, including at least 5 years in a management role, preferably within an international 5‑star hotel chain.
• Gastronomic education (apprenticeship, diploma, BA/BSc) and HACCP certification.
• Strong knowledge of food safety regulations and cost control.
• Excellent English communication skills; Latvian or additional languages are a plus.

Required skills

• HACCP
• Food safety regulations
• Menu development
• Cost control
• Stewarding operations