Head Chef

BlueHorizon; Braga; Presencial; EUR 16 000 - 19 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

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.

Qualificações

• 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).

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conhecimentos

Leadership

Organizational skills

Pressure handling

Portuguese language

Culinary knowledge

Staff training

Formação académica

Degree or diploma in Culinary Arts

Descrição da oferta de emprego

We are in search of a talented and experienced Head Chef to join our team at our renowned restaurant located in Braga Portugal. As the Head Chef you will be responsible for managing and overseeing all aspects of the kitchen operations including menu planning, food preparation and maintaining high standards of food quality and presentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and create innovative menus that meet the needs and preferences of our customers
• Source high-quality ingredients from local suppliers and maintain inventory levels
• Supervise and train kitchen staff to ensure consistency in food quality and presentation
• Oversee the preparation of all dishes to ensure they are cooked to perfection and plated attractively
• Monitor food costs control portion sizes and manage wastage to ensure profitability
• Maintain a safe clean and organized kitchen environment at all times
• Collaborate with management on budgeting purchasing decisions staffing levels and other operational matters

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or similar role in a high-volume restaurant setting
• Extensive knowledge of various cooking techniques, cuisines, ingredients and kitchen equipment
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate a team
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to multitask effectively
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment while maintaining composure
• Fluent in Portuguese written and spoken with good communication skills

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Culinary Arts or equivalent training certification from a recognized culinary institution is preferred
• Minimum 5 years of experience working as a Chef de Cuisine or Sous Chef

Salary $1800 per month negotiable based on experience

If you have a passion for creating delicious dishes using fresh ingredients strong leadership skills and thrive in a dynamic work environment then we want you on our team