Executive Head Chef: Seasonal Menus & Fresh Food (Sines)

Thomas Franks; Sines; Remote; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Thomas Franks is launching a state-of-the-art location in Sines, Portugal and seeks an Executive Head Chef to lead our kitchen. You will craft bespoke seasonal menus and manage a fast-paced operation that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week.

Ideally you'll have Head Chef experience in contract catering or education settings, with a passion for fresh, locally sourced produce and delivering high culinary standards daily.

Qualifications

• Experience at Head Chef level in fast-paced kitchen environments.
• Proven ability to plan and develope menus with seasonal, local produce.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Operate and control production to high standards per Thomas Franks guidelines.
• Ensure fresh, local, in-season produce is used.
• Plan menus for daily service and functions.
• Ensure prompt service and maintain stock levels during service.
• Maintain hygienic conditions and comply with health and safety regulations.
• Oversee food preparation and hygiene practices by all staff.
• Communicate with front of house to manage service flow.
• Assist in planning menus, rotas, orders.
• Ensure kitchen complies with safety regulations.
• Attend meetings and training as required.

Skills

Head Chef experience

Team leadership

Menu planning

English communication

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or equivalent

Level 3 Food Hygiene qualification

Job description

Thomas Franks is launching a state-of-the-art location in Sines, Portugal and seeks an Executive Head Chef to lead our kitchen. You will craft bespoke seasonal menus and manage a fast-paced operation that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week.

Ideally you'll have Head Chef experience in contract catering or education settings, with a passion for fresh, locally sourced produce and delivering high culinary standards daily.