Join the Nikki Beach Hospitality Group!

Position Title: Head Chef

Location: Marbella, Spain

Job Type: Full-time.

Position Overview

The Head Chef is the creative and operational force behind this project’s culinary offering. As a leader in the kitchen, you are responsible for crafting and delivering a dining experience that reflects the elegance, vibrancy, and freshness at the heart of the brand.

More than just a culinary expert, you are a motivator, innovator, and team builder. You inspire excellence at every station, ensuring consistency, quality, and artistry in every dish. Passionate about ingredients and presentation, you stay ahead of trends while championing sustainability and local sourcing.

You’ll lead the kitchen with a hands-on, collaborative spirit—managing people, product, and process with finesse and efficiency. Your presence sets the tone, whether on the pass, in training, or during high-profile events, and you play a key role in ensuring an unforgettable gastronomic journey for every guest.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a bold, innovative culinary strategy aligned with the Nikki Beach lifestyle, in collaboration with the Regional and Corporate Chef.
• Lead, mentor, and inspire a diverse team of culinary professionals.
• Ensure exceptional food quality, presentation, and consistency in a high-volume luxury environment.
• Drive creativity in menu development, embracing seasonal and vibrant ingredients.
  
  

Required Qualifications And Competencies

• Proven experience as Head Chef or Executive Chef in a high-end hospitality environment
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Expertise in Mediterranean cuisine, seasonal cooking, and premium presentation standards
• Deep understanding of kitchen operations, food safety, HACCP, and procurement systems
• Demonstrated ability to manage food costs, stock, and supplier negotiations
• Proactive and hands-on approach to service, training, and operations
• Creative, trend-aware, and passionate about delivering standout guest experiences
• Fluency in English is mandatory; Spanish and/or German are a plus
• Availability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
  
  

Ideal Candidate

• Proven experience leading a high-performing kitchen in luxury hospitality or international dining concepts.
• Passionate, energetic, and committed to delivering excellence in both cuisine and guest experience.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• A visionary mindset with the ability to transform creative ideas into memorable dining experiences.
  
  

Benefits

• Shared tips & service charge
• Daily staff meals provided on-site
• Opportunity to work with an international hospitality brand
  
  

Why Join Nikki Beach Hospitality Group?

Be part of a globally recognized group that brings together music, dining, entertainment, fashion, film, and art to create exceptional hospitality experiences. As the original luxury beach club brand, Nikki Beach has evolved into a worldwide company now with beach clubs, hotels, resorts, restaurants, residences, and seasonal pop-ups under Nikki Beach Hospitality Group.

We’re a family-owned company with a strong sense of community and purpose. Joining our team means stepping into a high-energy, international environment with opportunities for growth, travel, and the chance to help shape unforgettable moments for guests around the world.

If you’re ready to make your mark on an iconic global brand and elevate the culinary experience for our guests, we would love to hear from you.