Lead Chef — Fine Dining in Lisbon

PPOAR; Lisboa; On-site; EUR 11,000 - 13,000; Full time

Job summary

Fine Dining Restaurant in Lisbon is seeking a Head Chef to oversee all kitchen operations and lead a culinary team in a busy, high-end setting.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of experience in top restaurants, strong leadership, creativity in menu development, knowledge of Portuguese cuisine, and a commitment to exceptional food safety and quality.

Competitive salary and opportunities for growth in a celebrated Lisbon dining scene.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in high-end restaurants.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Creativity in developing seasonal menus and concepts.
• Knowledge of Portuguese cuisine and culinary traditions.
• Commitment to food safety, quality, and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all kitchen operations and lead the culinary team.
• Create and develop menus reflecting high-end dining standards.
• Train and supervise kitchen staff to ensure consistency.
• Ensure food quality, safety, and compliance with standards.
• Manage inventory, budgeting and cost control.

Skills

Leadership

Menu development

Team training

Food safety

Inventory management

Budgeting

Job description

Fine Dining Restaurant in Lisbon is seeking a Head Chef to oversee all kitchen operations and lead a culinary team in a busy, high-end setting.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of experience in top restaurants, strong leadership, creativity in menu development, knowledge of Portuguese cuisine, and a commitment to exceptional food safety and quality.

Competitive salary and opportunities for growth in a celebrated Lisbon dining scene.