Green Coast Hotel-MGallery Collection, part of BALFIN GROUP is a unique hotel offering a luxurious escape along the pristine shores of Caesar’s Beach with crystal-clear Ionian waters with 131 elegantly designed guest rooms including 4 luxury & 1 presidential suite, modern architecture, and a focus on sustainability. The hotel includes various F&B spaces consisting in an à la carte restaurant, a destination lobby bar, a pool bar with a direct access to the beach area, meetings, Conference & Exhibition spaces consisting in 2 meetings rooms with a total capacity of up to 100 guests welcoming corporates & institutions to organize high-level events of the same certified standards as anywhere else in Europe. Also, well-being spaces including an infinity heated outdoor pool, a SPA, gym & fitness spaces & a private-beach area.

BALFIN Group is one of the leading investment groups in the Western Balkans region, embodying international standards with local expertise. Founded in 1993 in Vienna by Samir Mane, today, the Group has a presence in 11 countries, Austria, Albania, Kosovo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Switzerland, Croatia, the Netherlands, USA, and Canada. BALFIN, a diversified group active in real estate, wholesale and retail, banking, asset management, tourism, education, and logistics, employs approximately 5,000 people.

Job Position: Executive Chef

Department: F&B

Location: Green Coast, Palase,Vlore
Type of employment: Permanent

Job Summary:

The Executive Chef at Green Coast Hotel, Mgallery is responsible for managing kitchen operations and ensuring the highest standards of food quality. Key responsibilities include recruiting, training, and supervising kitchen staff, ensuring efficient food preparation and presentation. Additionally, the Executive Chef is tasked with expediting orders to maintain a smooth and timely flow of service, while also designing and introducing new dishes to enhance the menu offerings.

About MGallery

MGallery selects unique properties with passion to gather them into a unique collection of hotels where captivating stories are lived and shared. With more than 100 hotels around the world, each MGallery tells a unique story inspired by the location. From bespoke design and sensorial mixology to well-being dedicated to everyday self-care, MGallery hotels are places where guests can enjoy a lavish travel experience.

Main Responsibilities and Duties:

• Developing unique and cuisine-appropriate menus.
• Collaborating with the Restaurant Manager to set item prices.
• Staying current on developing trends in the restaurant industry.
• Maintaining the kitchen and surrounding areas in conditions that meet the company standards and health code regulations.
• Monitoring inventory and purchasing supplies and food from approved vendors.
• Hiring, training and supervising kitchen staff.
• Assisting and directing kitchen staff in meal preparation, creation, plating and delivery.
• Identifying and introducing new culinary techniques.
• Preparing meals and completing prep support as needed.
• Maintain a safe work environment. Adhere to company safety policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications:

• Expert knowledge of the restaurant or organization’s cuisine.
• Advanced culinary skills including food preparation, flavor pairings and other cooking best practices.
• Ability to develop unique recipes.
• Current knowledge of trends in the restaurant industry.
• In-depth knowledge of federal, state and local food handling regulations.
• Comfortable training, directing and supervising kitchen staff.
• Exceptional leadership skills, including motivation and goal-setting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Time management and organization.

Work Conditions:

Green Coast Hotel-MGallery Collection is an equal opportunity employer that offers a professional and dynamic work environment, an attractive compensation and benefits package, and opportunities to fully develop your professional potential.

Method of Application:

All interested parties can apply by sending their CV and motivation letter to this email addres:  HR.GreenCoast.MGALLERY@accor.com

Application deadline: 20.12.2025

* All applications will be treated with strict confidentiality according to the law No. 9887 set by the Albanian Parliament for the “Protection of Personal Data”.