The leading supermarket chain on the island of Bermuda is currently in search of an experienced Director of Food Service to join its team. Bermuda is an upscale, English-speaking island off the coast of the Carolinas and is known for its beautiful pink sand beaches, mild climate, as well as its extremely low tax rates. Flights to Bermuda average just 2.5 hours from several major US hubs along the east coast. The senior leadership team is comprised of supermarket professionals from the US, the UK, and Bermuda, so store conditions and expectations are very similar to those in American and British stores.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record in both multi-unit operations and procurement roles within the food service, prepared foods, and catering business unit of a supermarket operator. Prior positions such as Food Service Director, Culinary Director, or Prepared Foods Director should qualify you for this role, as long as you’ve held responsibility for both operations and procurement in these departments within a supermarket setting.

The Director of Food Service will oversee the food service programs for eleven (11) stores, including nine (9) supermarkets and two (2) club stores. Responsibilities will include full P&L responsibility and oversight of operations, purchasing, menu creation, food cost control, quality and food safety, and new program implementation. 

Key requirements to be considered for this unique opportunity:

• You absolutely must have at least four (4) years of current multi-store responsibility for food service, prepared foods, culinary, and/or catering departments within a high-volume retail supermarket environment 
• You must have a clean criminal record and be able to commit to a three-year contract. Contracts may also be extended beyond three years, and most directors target 8-10 years for total tenure on the island.

Compensation and relocation information:

• Our client company will offer a competitive base salary ($125-140k), excellent bonus opportunity (tied directly to net profit), company vehicle and a significant benefits package. Total compensation for this role is estimated to be in the $170-180k+ range, and you keep approximately 88% of your paycheck in Bermuda after deductions for local taxes, healthcare, and pension.
• While living and working abroad, US Citizens are able to exempt their first $126,500 in income from US income tax under the 2024 IRS guidelines for Foreign Earned Income Exclusion. 
• While the cost of living in Bermuda is higher than most locations in the United States, the directors and managers that we have placed over the past several years report that the lack of taxation more than makes up for the increase.
• Please note that there are many factors to consider when relocating to Bermuda. Immigration policies often prevent a spouse from being able to work on the island unless he/she has a very specialized skill set. Also, most parents accustomed to schools within the United States find the public education system on the island to be lacking, and private school tuition can be very high. This is often an opportunity for empty nesters.
• Our client company does offer a relocation program that will cover physical goods and temporary housing, but does NOT involve sale of an existing home. 
• Also, while the interview process will progress rapidly, the immigration process often takes an additional 6-12 weeks and involves extensive criminal background checks. You must be willing to commit to a three-year contract, as well. 

If you have our client's required industry background, are in a position to move outside the country, and would like to know more about the opportunity, please apply now and be sure to include your resume. If your background is a match for our client’s requirements, we will reach out right away.