Culinary Operations Lead – Multi-Unit & Menu Innovation

Newrest; Lisboa; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Newrest Portugal is seeking an Executive Chef to lead culinary operations across LIS, FAO and OPO units. The role focuses on coordinating culinary activities, developing menus and culinary concepts, and ensuring consistent quality and profitability across all units.

The candidate will manage kitchen teams, uphold food safety standards and build strong partnerships with customers and suppliers. A path toward broader culinary strategy within the group is envisioned.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee culinary operations across LIS, FAO and OPO units to ensure consistency and quality.
• Develop and present menus and culinary concepts to customers with the Commercial Manager during tenders.
• Establish and maintain standardized recipes, prep sheets, and product specifications in Winrest.
• Lead and develop kitchen teams across units, sharing best practices.
• Maintain high standards of kitchen organization, hygiene, and food safety.
• Monitor KPIs on customer satisfaction and drive service improvements.
• Act as main culinary liaison with customers to build strong partnerships.
• Support food cost control, waste reduction, and supplier negotiations.
• Advance local production and CSR alignment with group objectives.
• Collaborate with Operations, Commercial and other departments for alignment.
• Implement strategic actions from the Group and General Manager.
• Ensure a consistent culinary identity while adapting menus per operation.

Job description

Newrest Portugal is seeking an Executive Chef to lead culinary operations across LIS, FAO and OPO units. The role focuses on coordinating culinary activities, developing menus and culinary concepts, and ensuring consistent quality and profitability across all units.

The candidate will manage kitchen teams, uphold food safety standards and build strong partnerships with customers and suppliers. A path toward broader culinary strategy within the group is envisioned.