Braga Executive Chef — Lead Kitchen & Menus

Alsafe Finance Kuwait; Viseu; Presencial; EUR 45 000 - 65 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Accommodation provided

Resumo da oferta

Alsafe Finance Kuwait is seeking an Executive Chef to oversee the kitchen of a high-end Lisbon restaurant. You will lead a culinary team, design menus, manage inventory and budgets, and ensure top food safety standards.

You will guide staff, train new hires, and collaborate with front-of-house to deliver exceptional service. Fluency in English is required, Portuguese is a plus; accommodation is included for this contract role.

Qualificações

• Proven experience as Executive Chef in a high-end restaurant.
• Culinary degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of food safety regulations.
• Creative mindset for menu development within budget constraints.
• Strong leadership with ability to train and mentor staff.
• Ability to operate well under pressure while maintaining composure.
• Excellent communication skills; fluency in English.
• Portuguese language skills are a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and motivate a team of chefs to ensure the highest quality of food preparation.
• Create menus that reflect seasonal availability and trends while meeting budget requirements.
• Manage inventory levels to minimize waste and maximize profitability.
• Maintain food safety standards in accordance with local regulations.
• Oversee kitchen operations to ensure cleanliness, organization, and efficiency.
• Train new staff members on kitchen procedures and techniques.
• Collaborate with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless service delivery.
• Actively participate in the hiring process for new kitchen staff.

Conhecimentos

Team leadership

Menu creation

Food safety

Budget management

Inventory control

English fluency

Portuguese a plus

Communication

High-pressure calm

Formação académica

Culinary degree

Descrição da oferta de emprego

As an Executive Chef you will be responsible for overseeing the kitchen operations of our high-end restaurant in Lisbon. You will lead and mentor a team of chefs ensuring the quality and consistency of all dishes served. The job duties include creating menus, managing inventory and budgets, monitoring food safety standards, and maintaining a clean and organized kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a team of chefs to ensure the highest quality of food preparation.
• Create menus that reflect seasonal availability and trends while meeting budget requirements.
• Manage inventory levels to minimize waste and maximize profitability.
• Maintain food safety standards in accordance with local regulations.
• Oversee kitchen operations to ensure cleanliness, organization, and efficiency.
• Train new staff members on kitchen procedures and techniques.
• Collaborate with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless service delivery.
• Actively participate in the hiring process for new kitchen staff.

Requirements

• Proven experience as an Executive Chef or similar role in a high-end restaurant setting.
• Culinary degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of food safety regulations.
• Creative mindset with ability to develop unique menu items while meeting budget constraints.
• Strong leadership skills with ability to train and mentor team members.
• Ability to handle high- pressure situations while maintaining composure.
• Excellent communication skills;
• fluency in English.
• Portuguese language skills are a plus.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Salary

• Contract position that includes accommodation.
• For non-EU applicants a free visa and ticket will also be provided.