Chef

Chef – Sea Recovery (Sotogrande – San Roque)

Role Overview

The Cook at Sea Recovery is responsible for preparing healthy, high-quality meals that support clients’ recovery, comfort, and wellbeing. This role blends culinary skill with hospitality, nutritional awareness, and a premium service mindset. Working within a luxury, discreet residential environment, the Cook ensures that each client receives personalised, nourishing meals aligned with their preferences, dietary needs, and overall wellness goals.

Key Responsibilities

1. Meal Planning & Preparation

- Prepare daily breakfast, lunch, dinner, and nutritious snacks of high culinary standard.
- Create menus that are balanced, wellness-oriented, and seasonally inspired.
- Adapt meals to individual client dietary requirements (gluten-free, lactose-free, vegan, low-sugar, low-inflammation, etc.).
- Ensure the presentation of meals reflects the premium nature of Sea Recovery’s service.

2. Client-Centred Culinary Experience

- Personalise dishes based on client preferences, allergies, cultural considerations, and recovery needs.
- Communicate courteously with clients regarding food choices, dislikes, and special requests.
- Provide a warm, discreet dining experience while maintaining professional boundaries.

3. Nutrition & Wellness Alignment

- Incorporate wellness-oriented principles (clean eating, anti-inflammatory ingredients, hydration, gut-healthy choices).
- Maintain awareness of how food supports emotional balance, energy levels, and recovery routines.
- Work collaboratively with external nutritionists or wellness practitioners if needed.

4. Kitchen Management

- Oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring a clean, organised, and safe working environment.
- Plan and manage grocery shopping, stock rotation, and inventory control.
- Ensure all food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards are strictly followed (HACCP compliance).
- Maintain cost-effective purchasing without compromising quality.

5. Premium Hospitality Standards

- Ensure meal delivery is timely, elegant, and aligned with Sea Recovery’s luxury standards.
- Support the preparation of special meals for occasions, client arrivals, or wellness rituals.
- Work harmoniously with household staff, support workers, and management to support a serene residential atmosphere.

6. Flexibility & Adaptability

- Adjust meal timings, menus, or service style to accommodate client schedules, excursions, or treatment appointments.
- Prepare meals for off-site activities when required (picnics, beach days, excursions).
- Handle last-minute dietary changes or emerging client preferences with ease and professionalism.

Required Qualifications & Experience

- Proven experience as a private chef, cook, or culinary professional in premium hospitality, wellness retreats, villas, or boutique hotels.
- Strong knowledge of healthy cuisine, Mediterranean cooking, and modern wellness-oriented dietary styles.
- Certification or training in food safety and hygiene (HACCP or equivalent).
- Ability to create menus that are both nourishing and visually appealing.
- Experience working with high-net-worth clients is a strong advantage.
- Driving licence beneficial (for shopping and errands).
- English required; Spanish an advantage.

Personal Qualities

- Passion for healthy, high-quality cooking.
- Warm, calm, and professional presence.
- Discreet and respectful of client privacy.
- Flexible, organised, and able to work independently.
- Creative, reliable, and solutions-oriented.
- Aligned with Sea Recovery’s values: wellness, dignity, excellence, and discretion.

Working Conditions

- Based in Sea Recovery’s private residence in Sotogrande – San Roque.
- Flexible schedule depending on client programme and mealtimes.
- Occasional weekend or evening shifts depending on client intake.
- Close collaboration with the Operations Manager and household team.