The Havannah Vanuatu
Location:
Havannah Harbour, North Efate
Due Date:
01-05-2026
Type:
Full time
Organisation Description:
The Havannah is a boutique luxury couples resort located at Havannah Harbour. Our culinary programme is central to the guest experience, and we maintain the highest standards of food quality, presentation and consistency across a diverse international menu.
Job Desctiption:
Reporting to the Executive Chef, the Sous Chef will assist in the day-to-day management of kitchen operations, maintaining exceptional standards across a multi-cuisine international menu. The successful candidates will contribute to menu development, team supervision, and the ongoing reputation of the resort’s dining experience.
Key Responsibilities
• Supervise and coordinate all kitchen operations in the absence of the Executive Chef
• Prepare and present dishes across a multi-cuisine international menu to luxury resort standards
• Assist in menu planning, recipe development and food costing
• Maintain strict food safety, hygiene and HACCP standards throughout the kitchen
• Train, mentor and develop junior kitchen staff
• Manage mise en place, stock control and minimise wastage
• Ensure consistent quality and presentation across all services
Selection Criteria:
Requirements
• Formal culinary qualification — certificate or diploma from a recognised culinary institution
• Minimum 7 years’ experience in a professional kitchen, with significant experience at 4–5 star international hotel or resort level
• Demonstrated experience working across multi-cuisine and international menus
• Proven ability to lead and manage a kitchen team
• Strong understanding of food safety standards and kitchen administration
• Ability to work effectively within a small, high-quality boutique resort operation
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admin@thehavannah.com
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