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Demi Chef
Comporta, Portugal
Full time
Costaterra Golf & Ocean Club is part of DLC – Discovery Land Company (DLC). DLC is known for developing luxury residential communities and resorts. Costaterra is a private members only residential community in Comporta – Portugal.
It combines luxury living with top-tier hospitality, offering incredible dining, a world-class golf course, spa services, outdoor pursuits, and immersive local experiences.
- In this position it will be necessary to supervise food preparation, cook meals, and ensure that all dishes are properly prepared on time and ready to be served.
- Is responsible for the Food Preparation, Food Service and Cleaning Procedures for the section assigned to him.
- Is responsible for all food storerooms including fridges and freezers.
- Is responsible for maintenance and cleaning in the respective sections.
- Takes part in food storage (quality and quantity controls) when required.
- Maintains the high standard presentation of food and buffets, together with the Executive Chef and is responsible for planning, directing, controlling, cooking and co‑ordination.
- Participates in all kitchen activities to the agreed standards and to the complete satisfaction of the passengers.
- Is responsible for the preparation and cooking of food to the highest standards to ascertain an efficient food service.
- Assures that all food items are prepared and served according to established standards and practices.
- Is anxious to minimize spoilages and utilize food surpluses.
- Trains and guides galley personnel on a continuous basis.
- Forwards suggestions for improvements in raw material, menus, cost savings and equipment.
- Makes sure that all buffets are well presented.
- Assures that all food requests are executed to the fullest satisfaction of the passenger in accordance with the Company's policies.
- Is aware of all fire, safety and emergency procedures.
- Performs other duties if required since above stated describe only a regular working day.
- Is prepared to work overtime if requested.
- Strong understanding of large‑scale cooking, preparation of various foods using standardized recipes, and strict adherence to hygiene, sanitation, and safety standards.
- Positive, respectful, trustworthy, proactive, and consistent conduct;
integrity, teamwork, and a continuous improvement mindset.
- Ability to generate new ideas and approaches, challenge existing processes constructively, turn problems into opportunities, and foster an environment that supports experimentation and calculated risk‑taking.
- Effective communication, sound decision‑making, strategic thinking, collaboration across departments, strong results orientation, and the ability to remain calm and focused during peak workload periods.
- Sets and achieves ambitious goals, motivates and energizes the team, establishes clear standards, identifies root causes of setbacks, enhances team efficiency, and consistently delivers high‑impact results.
- Physical resilience, attention to detail, problem‑solving ability, teamwork and autonomy, time‑management, adaptability, customer focus, and commitment to environmental and sustainability standards.
- Maintain a positive attitude daily, act as a Discovery Land Co. ambassador, influence colleagues positively, follow internal rules (access, alcohol, moonlighting), and strictly uphold confidentiality policies.
- Work‑Family Culture
- Global Career Opportunities
- Competitive Salarys
- Development Programs
- Medical Insurance
- Meal Allowance
- Staff Restaurant
- Staff Events
- Staff accommodation if you are not local.