Ulcinj, Crna Gora
04. septembar 2026.
KALO & Congress Kitchen - Hotel Mediteran
HEAD CHEF / EXECUTIVE CHEF – NEW HOTEL MEDITERAN VILLA EDITION
Location: Ulcinj, Montenegro
New Hotel Mediteran – Villa Edition is building a new culinary team, and we are looking for an experienced and passionate Head Chef / Executive Chef to lead the kitchen operations and help shape our culinary concept.
This is an opportunity for an experienced chef who wants more than just another seasonal position — someone who wants to build a team, develop menus, establish standards and create a strong culinary identity from the beginning.
Location: Ulcinj, Montenegro
New Hotel Mediteran – Villa Edition is building a new culinary team, and we are looking for an experienced and passionate Head Chef / Executive Chef to lead the kitchen operations and help shape our culinary concept.
This is an opportunity for an experienced chef who wants more than just another seasonal position — someone who wants to build a team, develop menus, establish standards and create a strong culinary identity from the beginning.
The Role
You'll serve as the senior culinary leader across two kitchens: KALO's à la carte dinner service and the Congress kitchen (breakfast, banquet/event, and group F&B). You'll build and execute a refreshed Mediterranean/Adriatic menu at KALO, oversee Congress kitchen output and staffing, and own service quality and pacing during peak periods (up to 100+ covers/night at KALO, plus group/event volume through Congress).
As Head Chef, you will be responsible for:
You'll serve as the senior culinary leader across two kitchens: KALO's à la carte dinner service and the Congress kitchen (breakfast, banquet/event, and group F&B). You'll build and execute a refreshed Mediterranean/Adriatic menu at KALO, oversee Congress kitchen output and staffing, and own service quality and pacing during peak periods (up to 100+ covers/night at KALO, plus group/event volume through Congress).
As Head Chef, you will be responsible for:
- Leading and developing the culinary team
- Creating and developing seasonal menus
- Establishing recipes, standards and presentation
- Ensuring consistency and quality throughout service
- Managing food quality, ordering and food cost
- Working closely with F&B management on the restaurant concept
- Training and mentoring junior chefs
- Maintaining high standards of hygiene and organization
- Creating a positive, professional and respectful kitchen culture
- Ensuring smooth and efficient kitchen operations during service
We Are Looking For Someone Who Has:
- Minimum 10 years of professional kitchen experience, preferably in a leadership position
- Strong knowledge of Mediterranean / European cuisine
- Excellent knowledge of meat, fish and seafood
- Strong skills in steaks, pasta, risotto and contemporary cooking
- Experience in premium dining, fine dining or high-end restaurant environments is a strong advantage
- Experience with menu development and food cost control
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure while maintaining high standards
- Passion, creativity and respect for quality products
- International hotel or restaurant experience is an advantage
- A professional approach to teamwork, training and staff development
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary
- Accommodation, if required
- Staff meals
- Professional working environment
- Opportunity to build and lead a new culinary team
- Opportunity to develop the menu and culinary concept
- Professional growth and long-term career opportunities
- The opportunity to play an important role in establishing the culinary identity of a new hotel concept
Build Something New With Us
This is not simply a position to fill. It is an opportunity to help build the culinary identity of a new hotel concept in Montenegro — from the kitchen team and standards to the menu and overall guest experience.
This is not simply a position to fill. It is an opportunity to help build the culinary identity of a new hotel concept in Montenegro — from the kitchen team and standards to the menu and overall guest experience.
We are looking for a chef who brings experience, leadership, creativity and passion, but also someone who enjoys being hands-on and working closely with the team.
If you are an experienced chef ready for a new challenge and would like to be part of the story from the beginning, we would love to hear from you.
If you are an experienced chef ready for a new challenge and would like to be part of the story from the beginning, we would love to hear from you.
Please send your CV and a short introduction to: dragana.knezevic@hotel-mediteran.com or argjend.avdiu@hotel-mediteran.com
