Cuisine Maestro: Lead High-Volume Kitchen & Innovation

BlueHorizon; Braga; On-site; EUR 16,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

BlueHorizon in Braga, Portugal, is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead our kitchen operations, menu planning, and high standards of quality and presentation. You will manage all aspects of food preparation, training staff, and ensuring consistency across dishes in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years in a leadership role within a high-volume restaurant, superb cooking techniques, and fluent Portuguese.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Head Chef or similar in a high-volume restaurant setting.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as Chef de Cuisine or Sous Chef.
• Fluent in Portuguese (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Develop and create innovative menus that meet customer needs.
• Source high-quality ingredients from local suppliers and manage inventory.
• Supervise and train kitchen staff for consistent food quality and presentation.
• Oversee the preparation of all dishes to ensure proper cooking and attractive plating.
• Monitor food costs, portion sizes, and wastage to maximize profitability.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized kitchen environment at all times.
• Collaborate with management on budgeting, purchasing, staffing, and other operations.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Pressure handling

Portuguese language

Culinary knowledge

Staff training

Education

Degree or diploma in Culinary Arts

Job description

BlueHorizon in Braga, Portugal, is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead our kitchen operations, menu planning, and high standards of quality and presentation. You will manage all aspects of food preparation, training staff, and ensuring consistency across dishes in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years in a leadership role within a high-volume restaurant, superb cooking techniques, and fluent Portuguese.