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.