Executive Chef Lisboa

Executive Chef
Lisboa
Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal

About the Company

At Street Smash Burgers, we move fast, think big, and do things our way. We’re a young,
- led brand on a mission to shake up the food scene with the best smash burgers in Europe and a team that actually loves what they do. Working at Street means being part of a project that’s growing fast, experimenting constantly, and building something big with energy, ambition, and a lot of personality.

Location

Lisbon, Portugal.

Position Mission

Ensure culinary excellence across all Street Smash Burgers locations by standardising operations, developing new products, reducing costs, and maintaining the highest quality and hygiene standards. This leadership role is key to building consistency, innovation, and efficiency across every kitchen in the network.

Key Responsibilities

Quality control

• Supervise food quality in all restaurants, both domestic and international.
• Implement and monitor internal audits.
• Ensure compliance with hygiene and food safety standards (HACCP).

Standardisation

• Create and maintain technical sheets for all products, including weights, procedures, and plating.
• Ensure consistent flavours and presentation across all locations.
• Define and oversee protocols for cooking, preservation, and reheating.

Cost Management

• Monitor food cost and plate margins.
• Identify food waste and implement reduction strategies.
• Negotiate with suppliers and optimise purchasing processes.

Product Development

• Design and test innovative recipes (e. g. new burgers, sides, desserts).
• Identify and incorporate food trends (e. g.
  - based,
  - free).
• Adapt products to local tastes in international markets.

Product Implementation

• Coordinate rollout of new products across all locations.
• Train teams on preparation and service.
• Monitor customer feedback and iterate as needed.

Documentation and Manuals

• Write and maintain clear kitchen and operational manuals.
• Include safety, hygiene, and equipment maintenance protocols.
• Regularly update documentation to reflect business evolution.

R&D in Equipment and Processes

• Explore new technologies and kitchen equipment to improve speed, consistency, and
  - efficiency.
• Test innovative machinery and collaborate with operations for integration.

Team Training & Leadership

• Train head chefs and kitchen managers.
• Foster a strong brand culture (“until sold out”).
• Inspire the team to strive for culinary excellence every day.

Candidate Profile

• Proven experience as Executive Chef or Head of Culinary Operations in
  - paced environments (preferably QSR or casual dining).
• Strong background in food safety, kitchen processes, and cost control.
• Passion for culinary innovation and food trends.
• Ability to lead, train, and inspire kitchen teams.
• Experience working in
  - location or international food operations.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Hands-on approach with high attention to detail.

Role KPIs

• Consistency of food quality across all locations.
• Reduction in food cost and waste.
• Speed and success of new product rollouts.
• Positive feedback from internal audits and customer reviews.
• Team training completion rates and performance improvement.