Lead Kitchen Chef: Craft & Inspire Excellence

Hospitaliti; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Hospitaliti is seeking a hands-on Kitchen Manager to oversee daily kitchen operations in Barcelona, balancing quality with budget adherence. You will lead cooks, prepare dishes, monitor food safety, and mentor staff to maintain high standards.

Responsibilities include supervising shifts, coordinating production, and maintaining relationships with guests and team members. Experience in hospitality kitchens and a proactive, service-driven mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 4 years experience in culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area.
• 2-year degree in Culinary Arts or related major with 2 years experience in culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area.

Responsibilities

• Manages kitchen shift operations and ensures compliance with policies and procedures.
• Estimates daily production needs and communicates them to kitchen personnel.
• Assists Executive Chef with kitchen operations and preparation.
• Prepares and cooks foods according to recipes, quality standards and checklists.
• Maintains purchasing, receiving and food storage standards; ensures sanitation.
• Leads shifts while preparing food items and directing staff to meet specifications.
• Maintains open communication and coaching to develop team performance and adherence to budgets.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Food safety & sanitation

Education

High school diploma or GED

2-year culinary degree

Job description

Hospitaliti is seeking a hands-on Kitchen Manager to oversee daily kitchen operations in Barcelona, balancing quality with budget adherence. You will lead cooks, prepare dishes, monitor food safety, and mentor staff to maintain high standards.

Responsibilities include supervising shifts, coordinating production, and maintaining relationships with guests and team members. Experience in hospitality kitchens and a proactive, service-driven mindset are essential.