Description:
Chef Couple or Small Team | Turnkey Caribbean Restaurant | The Lighthouse Retreat for Lease 12 months
Take over a fully operational, eco-conscious Caribbean restaurant on Little Corn Island, Nicaragua — a remote, car-free paradise. This turnkey opportunity is perfect for chef couples or small culinary teams ready to run their own sustainable business, host cooking workshops, wellness retreats, and destination dining experiences, and build their culinary brand. Optional 3-bedroom house is available for lease-to-own or long-term living.
Your Role: Operate and manage the restaurant, including menu creation, kitchen operations, staffing, and daily management. Host cooking workshops, culinary classes, and interactive dining experiences for guests and retreat participants. Partner with wellness retreats to provide meals, private dinners, or themed events. Organize pop-up dinners, tasting menus, and special culinary events. Capture content for marketing, recipe development, and social media. Manage suppliers, kitchen logistics, and maintain sustainable, zero-waste practices.
Requirements: Chef couple or small culinary team with professional kitchen management experience and proven ability to run a food business. Passionate about Caribbean cuisine, seafood, and seasonal ingredients. Financially stable to cover operating costs. Entrepreneurial, proactive, and aligned with slow-living and wellness values. Comfortable living and working in a remote, off-grid Caribbean environment.
