
🌴 Experienced Chef/Cook – Poppys on the Lagoon (Vanuatu)
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Port Vila, Vanuatu
To Be Determined
full time
Island ResortHousing ProvidedRelocation FundingMeals Included
About the Position
🍽️ Opportunity
Poppys on the Lagoon is seeking an Experienced Chef/Cook to join their kitchen team at one of Vanuatu’s well-known beachfront hospitality venues.
This role focuses on delivering consistent, high-quality meals in a relaxed island resort environment.
👨🍳 What You’ll Be Doing
Preparing and cooking a variety of dishes according to menu standards
Ensuring consistent quality, taste, and presentation of all meals
Maintaining strict food safety and hygiene standards
Supporting daily kitchen operations as part of a small team
Working efficiently in a fast-paced resort kitchen environment
⭐ ChefJobs Abroad Analysis
This is a classic island resort chef role with strong lifestyle appeal over high-pressure fine dining.
Location vibe: Beachfront Port Vila — tropical, relaxed, tourism-driven kitchen environment
Work style: Small team, hands-on, flexible cooking rather than rigid fine-dining systems
Best fit: Chefs who value lifestyle, travel experience, and steady resort service over prestige kitchens
Opportunity level: Strong entry-to-mid international stepping stone for chefs wanting overseas resort experience
Overall, this is a lifestyle-first chef job with solid international CV value.
Requirements
- Previous experience as a Chef or Cook (restaurant, hotel, or resort preferred)
- Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment
- Strong understanding of food safety and hygiene practices
- Team-oriented attitude
- Passion for food and consistency
- Hotel/resort experience is an advantage (not essential)
Benefits
- Work in a beachfront island resort setting
- International work experience in Vanuatu
- Opportunity to build resort and hotel CV experience
- Supportive small kitchen team environment
- Tropical lifestyle-focused role
Required Languages
English
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Posted 6/6/2026
