Executive Chef - World Expo 2027, Belgrade (US National Only)

The Executive Chef owns the culinary vision and kitchen operation of the USA Pavilion, bringing the 'Iconic American Diner' concept to life for a global Expo audience and for VIP and diplomatic guests. As the culinary face of the pavilion and a US-national leadership role, the post holder is responsible for menu, quality, food safety, kitchen cost and brigade leadership, delivering authentic American food within Serbian regulatory and sourcing constraints.

Location: Belgrade, Serbia

•     Proven executive / head-chef leadership in high-volume, quality-led kitchens; American cuisine credibility strongly preferred.

•     Menu development, recipe costing and food-cost control.

•     Deep food-safety and HACCP expertise.

•     Ability to lead and develop a brigade under pressure.

•     Adaptability to source and substitute within regulatory constraints.

•     Presence and discretion for VIP-facing culinary moments.

•     United States citizenship (mandatory for this role).

•     Culinary qualification / apprenticeship; food-safety and HACCP certification.

•     Minimum 8 years in professional kitchens with at least 3 as Head / Executive Chef.

•     American cuisine and high-volume or events experience preferred.

•     VIP / banqueting experience an advantage.

This job description reflects the principal duties of the role and is not exhaustive. Duties may be adjusted to meet the operational needs of the USA Pavilion at World Expo 2027. The post holder is expected to carry out reasonable additional tasks as required by the management team.