Chef

Cascada Marbella; Marbella; On-site; Confidencial; Full time

Job summary

Cascada Marbella in Marbella, Spain, is seeking a dedicated chef to join our beautiful, dynamic restaurant. You will craft exceptional dishes from scratch and push culinary boundaries in a fast-paced kitchen.

We value creativity, teamwork, and a passion for using local ingredients. Michelin-worthy mindset encouraged; experience in fine dining is a plus. This is a demanding but rewarding role for growth-minded chefs.

Qualifications

• Culinary experience in a high-end kitchen; fine dining background is a bonus
• Strong work ethic and a passion for cooking
• Team player mentality; thrive on collaboration
• Willingness to learn and innovate; openness to new techniques
• Ability to handle pressure in a fast-paced kitchen
• Attention to detail and consistency in execution

Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute high-quality dishes using fresh, local ingredients
• Develop and refine recipes with a creative, innovative approach
• Work with fermentations, dry-aging, and house-made products
• Maintain high kitchen standards in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Collaborate with a passionate team, ensuring smooth kitchen operations
• Follow strict hygiene, safety, and quality control guidelines

Skills

Culinary experience

Teamwork

Pressure handling

Attention to detail

Creativity

Learning mindset

Job description

Are you a dedicated chef looking for steady employment in a beautiful, dynamic restaurant in Marbella, Spain? Do you thrive in a challenging yet rewarding environment where creativity and innovation are encouraged? If so, we want you on our team!

At our restaurant, we take pride in crafting exceptional dishes from scratch, using only the finest local and fresh ingredients. Our culinary approach includes:

• House-made cheese
• Cured meats
• Fermentations
• Kombucha
• Dry-aged meats

Tasks

• Prepare and execute high-quality dishes using fresh, local ingredients
• Develop and refine recipes with a creative, innovative approach
• Work with fermentations, dry-aging, and house-made products
• Maintain high kitchen standards in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Collaborate with a passionate team, ensuring smooth kitchen operations
• Follow strict hygiene, safety, and quality control guidelines

Requirements

• Culinary experience (fine dining is a plus, Michelin-star background is even better)
• Strong work ethic and a passion for cooking
• Team player mentality – we thrive on collaboration
• Willingness to learn and innovate – we do things differently here!
• Ability to handle pressure in a fast-paced kitchen
• Attention to detail & consistency in execution

More than experience, we value dedication, teamwork, and a hunger for growth. If you have the right attitude and drive, we’re open to candidates with non-traditional career paths.

This job is not for the faint-hearted! It’s hard work, but if you’re serious about advancing in your career and ready to push your limits, this is the place for you.