Chef / Sous Chef

About the job

As a Chef / Sous Chef at Harbor Restaurant, you play a key role in our daily kitchen operations and in delivering consistent, high-quality dishes for both restaurant service and events. You take responsibility on the floor during service, support and guide the kitchen team where needed, and work closely with front-of-house to ensure smooth communication and service flow. In this hands-on role, you help maintain strong standards for food safety, hygiene, and presentation, support menu execution and specials, and contribute to a professional, efficient, and positive kitchen culture—directly enhancing our guests’ dining experience.

The position

• Take responsibility for your work area and assigned tasks during service

• Ensure consistent quality, presentation, and timing of dishes

• Supervise and support commis and junior kitchen staff

• Assist with menu execution and contribute to daily specials

• Monitor stock levels and support ordering, and waste control

• Ensure hygiene, food safety, and kitchen standards

• Support mise en place and smooth service flow

• Contribute to a positive and professional kitchen culture

About you

• Proven experience as a Chef or Sous Chef, or strong line cook ready to step up

• Passion for food quality, consistency, and presentation

• Able to work clean, structured, and under pressure

• Strong teamwork and communication skills

• Good knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards

• Proactive, reliable, and hands-on attitude

• Willing to learn and grow within the kitchen team

• Flexible to work shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays

• Fluent in English; Dutch, Spanish and Papiamentu are a plus

Harbor Hotel & Casino Curaçao sits along the historic harbor of Willemstad, a UNESCO World Heritage area shaped by people, movement, and connection for centuries. While the harbor tells many stories, the one we care about most is the one being written every day by our team.

From day one, Harbor Hotel & Casino was built to be a place where guests feel welcome — and where the people working here feel seen, supported, and proud of what they do. Our hotel reflects the rhythm of the harbor itself: dynamic, diverse, and rooted in community.

We believe great hospitality starts behind the scenes. Our team is made up of people from different backgrounds, roles, and experiences, all working together with a shared goal: creating genuine, warm experiences for our guests and for each other.

Why work with us

• An attractive salary

• You’re part of a team, not just a role

• A workplace with character

• Personal and professional growth opportunities

• Pride in what we do