Head Chef in Porto, Portugal

Steelaxis; Porto; On-site; EUR 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

SteelAxis seeks a skilled Head Chef to lead the Porto kitchen, overseeing all food preparation and ensuring top-quality dishes for guests. You will manage inventory, hire and train staff, and create menus that highlight local ingredients while controlling costs.

Responsibilities include menu creation, maintaining high standards, staff mentorship, collaboration with front-of-house, and adherence to health and safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Head Chef or Executive Chef in a fast-paced restaurant environment.
• Extensive knowledge of Portuguese cuisine, particularly dishes from Porto.
• Ability to create unique menus that showcase local ingredients while also being cost-effective.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to train, motivate and manage kitchen staff.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage inventory, schedules and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Create and execute menus that reflect the culinary traditions and flavors of Porto.
• Oversee all food preparation and ensure dishes are prepared to the highest standard.
• Manage inventory and ensure ingredients are always fresh and available.
• Train and mentor kitchen staff to maintain a high level of quality and consistency in food preparation.
• Collaborate with front-of-house staff to ensure excellent guest experience.
• Monitor food costs and maintain budgetary goals.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Menu creation

Inventory management

Staff training

Job description

We are seeking a skilled and creative Head Chef to lead our kitchen team in Porto Portugal As the Head Chef you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of food preparation and ensuring high-quality dishes are served to our guests You will also be responsible for managing inventory hiring and training staff and creating menus that showcase local ingredients

Key Responsibilities

• Create and execute menus that reflect the culinary traditions and flavors of Porto
• Oversee all food preparation and ensure dishes are prepared to the highest standard
• Manage inventory and ensure ingredients are always fresh and available
• Train and mentor kitchen staff to maintain a high level of quality and consistency in food preparation
• Collaborate with front-of-house staff to ensure excellent guest experience
• Monitor food costs and maintain budgetary goals
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Head Chef or Executive Chef in a fast-paced restaurant environment
• Extensive knowledge of Portuguese cuisine particularly dishes from Porto
• Ability to create unique menus that showcase local ingredients while also being cost-effective
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to train motivate and manage kitchen staff
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage inventory schedules and budgets
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations
• A passion for creating delicious dishes that delight guests

Salary We offer a competitive salary of 1200$ per month based on experience

Location This position is located in beautiful Porto Portugal Our restaurant is situated in the heart of the city with easy access to public transportation