Head Chef for Premium Venue Estoril

Head Chef for Premium Venue
Estoril
Estoril, Lisboa, Portugal

We are looking for a passionate and ambitious Head Chef to join a team serving amazing cuisine in a gastro pub setting. As Head Chef, you'll be supported in leading the kitchen team to consistently meet excellent standards. If you have a genuine love for food and would relish the chance to be part of a
- established group known for their commitment to culinary excellence, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Join us in Cascais where you can showcase your culinary skills, create unforgettable dining experiences and be part of a dynamic and passionate team.

Responsibilities:

• Launch of a new venue with the aim of achieving Michelin Star.
• Menu autonomy within brief
• Managing, hiring, and training the kitchen staff.
• Implement policies and protocols that will maintain or raise our service standard.
• Ensuring consistently impeccable standards of Food Hygiene and Health & Safety
• Enforcing kitchen team compliance with standards, procedures, and rules.
• Deal with suppliers and ensure that they supply the highest quality at affordable prices.
• Stock management including supplier liaison, controlling wastage to achieve GP Show initiative, drive and passion, thinking on your feet to handle
  - volume shifts.
• Maintaining or raising the profit margins on food.
• Oversee the maintenance of the kitchen and its equipment.
• Handling
  - related issues.
• Managing the schedule of the kitchen and dishwasher teams.
• Maintain records of payroll and attendance.
• Assuming overall responsibility for daily kitchen operations.
• Leading the kitchen team in collaboration with the sous chef.
• Overseeing the food preparation processes.
• Collaborate and manage with the restaurant manager that the guests receive excellent service and enjoy their culinary experience.

Requirements:

• Fluent in English (C1 level proficiency). Display effective communication skills in English. The ability to convey information clearly, follow instructions, and interact professionally with colleagues and the public is essential.
• Exceptional cooking skills and a minimum of 6 to 8 years of kitchen experience as a Head Chef.
• Proven experience as a Head Chef, demonstrating strong culinary skills and leadership abilities.
• Excellent leadership, motivation, and people skills to inspire and manage the kitchen team effectively.
• Passionate about food and continually pushing standards.
• Enthusiastic about exceeding expectations through delicious food, working alongside the front of house team to deliver great customer service.
• Financial management experience to control costs, manage budgets, and maintain profitability.
• Good understanding of MS Office for administrative tasks and reporting.
• Familiarity in working with Micros Oracle or another POS platform for order processing and inventory management.
• Ability to multitask, work under pressure, and meet deadlines without compromising quality.
• Strong attention to detail, ensuring precision in food preparation, presentation, and kitchen operations.

Note: These qualifications are not exhaustive and may vary depending on the specific requirements of the position and establishment.

If you meet the requirements and are interested in applying, please send your CV today.

Cluster Hospitality Services is committed to equal opportunity, and its policies for recruitment, selection, training, development, and promotion ensure that no job applicant receives less favorable treatment based on race, color, nationality, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, ethnic and national origin, disability, or gender reassignment.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Permanent