Chef de Cuisine

GulfSea Services; Porto; On-site; EUR 115,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Competitive salary

Job summary

GulfSea Services in Porto, Portugal is seeking a skilled Chef de Cuisine to lead our bustling kitchen and team. You will create innovative menus, train staff, and ensure consistent quality, safety, and presentation in a high-volume setting.

Responsibilities include menu development, staff scheduling, inventory control, and collaboration with front-of-house to meet guest requests. A culinary degree or equivalent certification is preferred; salary is competitive and growth opportunities are

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Chef de Cuisine in a high-volume restaurant.
• Knowledge of cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures.
• Leadership and ability to train a team.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain an innovative menu meeting quality and cost standards.
• Train and manage kitchen staff including scheduling and task assignment.
• Monitor production for consistency in taste and presentation.
• Oversee inventory to ensure freshness and minimize waste.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized kitchen per sanitation guidelines.
• Collaborate with front-of-house to address customer feedback.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Time management

Staff training

Multitasking

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

As a skilled Chef de Cuisine you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the kitchen and leading a team of kitchen staff in our bustling restaurant located in Porto Portugal Your creativity passion for food and leadership skills will play a vital role in ensuring the success of our restaurant

Key Responsibilities

• Create and maintain an innovative menu that meets the quality and cost standards set by the restaurant
• Train and manage kitchen staff including scheduling assigning tasks and providing guidance to ensure efficient operations
• Monitor food production to ensure consistency in taste quality and presentation
• Oversee inventory management to ensure freshness of ingredients and minimize waste
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen environment while adhering to safety and sanitation guidelines
• Collaborate with front-of-house staff to address customer feedback or special requests

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Chef de Cuisine or similar role in a high-volume restaurant environment
• Extensive knowledge of various cooking methods ingredients equipment and procedures
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to train and motivate a team
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Flexible schedule with availability to work evenings weekends and holidays
• Culinary degree or relevant certification is preferred

We offer a competitive salary of 1000$ per month along with potential opportunities for growth within our company