Head Chef

Hosco_Abroad; Trapani; In loco; EUR 55.000 - 85.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

BAR BOCA is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead our kitchen team and shape the next chapter of the restaurant. You will drive daily operations, mentor staff, and craft menus that balance creativity with profitability.

We’re looking for a hands-on leader with a passion for quality, guest experience, and strong food costing and inventory skills. Fluency in English is preferred, with other languages a plus.

Competenze

• Proven experience as an Executive Chef, Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a quality restaurant or hospitality environment.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Good understanding of food costing, purchasing and inventory management.
• Hands-on mentality and ability to lead by example.
• Creative, team-oriented and guest-focused.
• Fluent in English; additional languages an advantage.
• Valid Certificate of Good Conduct.
• Driving license preferred.

Mansioni

• Kitchen Leadership: Lead the day-to-day kitchen operation and create, together with the team, dishes that leave a lasting impression on our guests.
• Team Management & Development: Recruit, train, mentor, coach and inspire the kitchen team while creating a positive and professional working environment.
• Menu Development & Cost Management: Develop creative, approachable and cost-effective menus while carefully managing food costs, purchasing, waste and overall profitability.
• Quality & Consistency: Ensure that every dish is prepared and presented to a consistently high standard.
• Kitchen Operations: Manage ordering, inventory, suppliers, food preparation and overall kitchen organization.
• Hygiene & Food Safety: Maintain the highest standards of food safety, cleanliness and sanitation throughout the kitchen.

Conoscenze

Kitchen leadership

Team management

Food costing

Inventory management

Cost control

Training & mentoring

Menu development

Quality assurance

Hygiene & safety

English proficiency

Descrizione del lavoro

We are looking for an experienced and passionate Executive Chef / Head Chef to lead our kitchen team and help shape the next chapter of BAR BOCA.

Key responsibilities include:

• Kitchen Leadership: Lead the day-to-day kitchen operation and create, together with the team, dishes that leave a lasting impression on our guests.
• Team Management & Development: Recruit, train, mentor, coach and inspire the kitchen team while creating a positive and professional working environment.
• Menu Development & Cost Management: Develop creative, approachable and cost-effective menus while carefully managing food costs, purchasing, waste and overall profitability.
• Quality & Consistency: Ensure that every dish is prepared and presented to a consistently high standard.
• Kitchen Operations: Manage ordering, inventory, suppliers, food preparation and overall kitchen organization.
• Hygiene & Food Safety: Maintain the highest standards of food safety, cleanliness and sanitation throughout the kitchen.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as an Executive Chef, Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a quality restaurant or hospitality environment.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Good understanding of food costing, purchasing and inventory management.
• Hands‑on mentality and ability to lead by example.
• Creative, team-oriented and guest-focused.
• Fluent in English, Dutch, Spanish and/or Papiamentu are an advantage.
• Valid Certificate of Good Conduct.
• Valid driving license preferred.

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