Bario Food Yard is looking for a Head Chef!

At Bario Food Yard, we don’t just serve food — we serve experiences. Right in the heart of Otrobanda, Curaçao, we celebrate the island’s rich flavors while blending in fresh, contemporary food trends. Our vibe? Lively, welcoming, and always full of flavor.

Now, we’re searching for a Head Chef who takes full ownership of the kitchen. The Head Chef is not only the creative force behind our menus but also the person ultimately responsible for everything that leaves the kitchen — from flavor to food safety, from team performance to costs. You’re the leader, the organizer, and the decision-maker that keeps the kitchen running at its best.

As Head Chef, you hold end responsibility for the kitchen. You will:

• Design and develop menus that are fresh, exciting, and unmistakably Bario.
• Lead, train, and inspire the kitchen team — setting the standards and making sure they’re met.
• Take full responsibility for kitchen performance: food quality, consistency, timing, and hygiene.
• Manage budgets, costs (COGS), inventory, and food waste with a sharp eye.
• Ensure all food safety and hygiene regulations are followed at the highest level.
• Collaborate closely with bar, floor, and hotel teams to deliver seamless guest experiences.
• Test, refine, and launch new food concepts that surprise and delight our guests.
• Set the culture: a kitchen that’s professional, efficient, creative, and fun.

What You Bring

• 5+ years of experience running a busy kitchen (Head Chef experience is a must; Sous Chef experience a strong plus).
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage a team.
• Creativity and passion for combining Curaçao’s local flavors with global inspiration.
• Strong knowledge of food costing, menu engineering, and kitchen operations.
• Fluent in Papiamentu and English (Dutch and Spanish are a plus).
• A calm, structured way of working under pressure, with excellent communication skills.
• A hands-on mentality: you lead by example and take full accountability.

What we offer

• A leadership role with full responsibility over one of Curaçao’s most exciting kitchens.
• Competitive salary and opportunities for growth.
• Creative freedom to leave your culinary mark. Staff meals (yum!).
• And most importantly… an awesome team that feels like family.

Ready to lead our kitchen?

Send your application and resume to hr@bariohotel.com. We can’t wait to taste the magic you’ll bring to Bario Food Yard!

Bario Food Yard is all about creating outstanding experiences for our guests in the heart of Otrobanda, Curaçao. We offer a diverse range of delicious, fresh, and locally-sourced dishes in a lively and welcoming atmosphere. At Bario, we celebrate the rich culinary heritage of Curaçao while embracing contemporary food trends. We are looking for a talented cook who’s full of energy, strong in communication and of course, knows how to impress our guests with flavors they won’t forget!

Your Main Responsibility

As a Cook, your number one priority is ensuring the highest quality, taste, and presentation of all dishes,

while adhering to food safety and hygiene regulations. You are responsible for preparing, cooking, and

presenting dishes according to the standards of the restaurant.

What else?

• Creating an excellent guest experience by topnotch presentation of our dishes and high-quality and efficient service.
• Ensuring food safety standards and hygiene guidelines of the highest standards.
• Collaborating and effectively communicating with all team members (kitchen, bar, serving, and hotel personnel). We are one strong team and we support each other to create the best guest experiences possible and contribute to a nice vibe in the team.
• Maintaining a clean and organized kitchen environment.
• Managing the inventory and reporting orders to the Chef.
• Innovating and testing new and creative new dishes.
• Developing and suggesting creative and innovative new recipes or cooking methods.

What you already bring to the table

• 3 - 5 years of experience as an independent Cook in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Knowledge of various cooking methods, ingredients, and procedures.
• Fluent in Papiamentu and English.
• Proficient in Dutch and Spanish.
• Providing great service is second nature to you.
• You are strong in communication and a true team player.
• You can work under pressure and are able to multitask and prioritize tasks.
• You have a total football mindset, doing everything to create an excellent guest experience.

What we offer?

• An awesome team!
• Competitive salary
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Staff meals.
• And did we already mention: ‘an awesome team!’

Sounds like you?

Send your application and resume to hr@bariohotel.com We will contact you shortly after that! Or fill out the form below.