Demi Chef de Cuisine — Luxury Hotel Kitchen Lead

Jacqueline Barcelona; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hyatt hotel rates for staff

Discounts at restaurants and bars

Employee dining room access

Wellbeing platform

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Grand Hyatt Barcelona is seeking a skilled, motivated Demi Chef de Cuisine to join our Culinary team. You will prepare, cook, and present high-quality dishes, support the Chef de Partie, and ensure mise en place for service in a luxury hotel setting.

This permanent role offers growth within a world-class kitchen, with opportunities to collaborate across hotel outlets and events, while maintaining HACCP standards and exceptional guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar culinary role, preferably in luxury hotel or premium restaurant.
• Strong knowledge of cooking techniques, food prep, and kitchen operations.
• Ability to follow recipes and presentation standards.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Good organizational skills for busy services.
• Knowledge of HACCP and food safety practices.
• Flexible to work evenings, weekends, holidays.
• Passion for hospitality and creating memorable culinary experiences.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present high-quality dishes in accordance with Grand Hyatt Barcelona's recipes and presentation standards.
• Support the Chef de Partie in the daily organization of the kitchen and ensure all mise en place is ready for service.
• Manage your assigned tasks efficiently and contribute to a smooth service across the hotel's restaurants, banqueting operations, and events.
• Ensure consistency in the quality, presentation, and portioning of every dish.
• Follow all food safety, hygiene, and HACCP procedures.
• Monitor the correct storage, labeling, and rotation of products to minimize food waste.
• Keep work areas, equipment, and storage spaces clean and properly organized.
• Work closely with the Culinary and Food & Beverage teams, contributing to a positive and professional working environment.
• Support junior team members when needed and help maintain consistent kitchen standards.

Skills

Culinary experience

Cooking techniques

Recipe following

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

HACCP / Food safety

Team player

Flexible hours

Hospitality passion

Job description

Grand Hyatt Barcelona is seeking a skilled, motivated Demi Chef de Cuisine to join our Culinary team. You will prepare, cook, and present high-quality dishes, support the Chef de Partie, and ensure mise en place for service in a luxury hotel setting.

This permanent role offers growth within a world-class kitchen, with opportunities to collaborate across hotel outlets and events, while maintaining HACCP standards and exceptional guest experiences.