General Manager and Head Chef / Relocation Opportunity

AWD online; City Of London; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A hospitality recruitment agency is seeking a General Manager and Head Chef to run a vibrant beachfront restaurant in El Albir, Spain. This role requires proven management experience, fluency in Spanish and English, and a passion for delivering exceptional dining experiences. Responsibilities include leading team operations, managing supplies, and ensuring high standards in food safety and customer service. Relocation assistance and accommodation are provided.

Benefits

Relocation opportunity with accommodation provided

Qualifications

• Proven experience of running a fast-paced restaurant or hospitality venue.
• Previous experience in Mediterranean cuisine and high-quality dining environments.
• Strong leadership, communication and team management skills.
• Experience with stock control, supplier management and margin optimisation.
• Fluent in Spanish and English with legal right to live and work in Spain.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of a busy, fast-paced restaurant and cocktail bar.
• Recruit, train and motivate staff across front of house and kitchen.
• Maintain supplier relationships, manage stock and achieve profit margins.
• Deliver exceptional hospitality as the face of the business.
• Lead menu creation and oversee food preparation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team Management

Customer Service

Spanish Fluency

English Fluency

Job description

Overview

General Manager and Head Chef – Relocation Opportunity

An exciting opportunity for an experienced hospitality management team to lead a vibrant beachfront restaurant with Mediterranean cuisine and a rooftop cocktail bar.

If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Operations Manager, Restaurant Supervisor, Sous Chef, Catering Manager, Food and Beverage Manager, Kitchen Manager, Hospitality Manager, Restaurant Manager

RELOCATION REQUIRED: This job will involve relocating to El Albir, L’Alfàs del Pi, Alicante, Spain

SALARY: Competitive + Benefits

LOCATION: El Albir, L’Alfàs del Pi, Alicante, Spain (Relocation Opportunity)

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

PLEASE NOTE: You must be fluent in Spanish and English and legally allowed to live and work in Spain.

Job Overview

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a General Manager and Head Chef to run a busy, fast-paced restaurant located on the beachfront in El Albir.

As a General Manager and Head Chef you will bring strong leadership, creativity, and expertise in hospitality management and Mediterranean cuisine. You will be responsible for delivering exceptional dining experiences in a vibrant setting.

El Albir, in the municipality of L’Alfàs del Pi, Alicante, offers a stunning Mediterranean lifestyle with its beautiful beaches, relaxed atmosphere and year-round sunshine. The area is popular with both locals and international residents, providing a welcoming community, excellent amenities and easy access to Alicante airport.

The role of General Manager and Head Chef is ideal for a dynamic management team who can combine excellent kitchen management with strong customer service, team leadership, and a passion for high-quality produce.

Duties

• Overseeing Restaurant Operations: Manage all aspects of a busy, fast-paced restaurant and cocktail bar
• Leading the Team: Recruit, train and motivate staff across front of house and kitchen
• Stock and Supplier Management: Maintain supplier relationships, manage stock and achieve profit margins
• Customer Experience: Deliver exceptional hospitality as the face of the business
• Kitchen Management: Lead menu creation, oversee high-quality food preparation and ensure consistent standards
• Mediterranean Cuisine: Prepare and cook dishes inspired by Mediterranean flavours
• Health and Safety: Maintain high standards of hygiene, food safety and workplace safety compliance
• Business Development: Drive the restaurant forward with innovative ideas and enthusiasm

Candidate Requirements

• Essential
• Proven experience of running a fast-paced restaurant or hospitality venue
• Previous experience in Mediterranean cuisine and high-quality dining environments
• Strong leadership, communication and team management skills
• Experience with stock control, supplier management and margin optimisation
• Fluent in Spanish and English with legal right to live and work in Spain

• Desirable
• Enthusiasm for menu development and seasonal produce
• A background in recruitment, training and staff development
• Hands-on approach with a passion for customer service
• Ability to drive (essential for at least one team member)

Benefits

• Relocation opportunity with accommodation provided

How to Apply

To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CVs of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.

JOB REF: AWDO-P13930

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