At **GLORIA Palace Amadores Thalasso & Hotels**, we are seeking a **Head Chef (1st)** with a deep **passion for gastronomy and customer satisfaction**, capable of enthusiastically leading the team, driving culinary creativity, and guaranteeing the highest quality standards in every dish. If you enjoy working collaboratively, are motivated by excellence, and are passionate about delivering memorable experiences, we want to meet you. **Main Responsibilities** * **Manage technical, material, and human resources** required for the proper functioning of the department, ensuring achievement of profitability and customer satisfaction objectives and correcting any deviations. * Work in accordance with the **procedures, instructions, and records of the management system** across all Key Areas. * **Oversee cleanliness, order, and integrity of the department**, ensuring compliance with **HACCP**, food safety, hygiene, and occupational risk prevention regulations. * Supervise adherence to established **environmental and energy best practices**, as outlined in the Best Practices Manual, and promote their implementation. * **Actively collaborate with the team** on continuous service improvement and on achieving the objectives of each Key Area. * **Organize and allocate staff** according to service needs: schedules, shifts, and holidays, communicating planning and incidents to the HR department. * Inform HR about **vacancies within the department**, requesting candidates, proposing suitable profiles, and participating in selection processes. * **Supervise uniformity, punctuality, and hygiene** of personnel under your supervision. * Contribute to the **commercial function** of the dining room by enhancing the gastronomic offering: proposals for new products, suggestions for menu improvements, dish presentation, and culinary innovation. * **Plan service requirements** and place orders (PEDI format) for fruits, vegetables, meats, fish, cheeses, cured meats, and fresh bread daily. * Manage **stores requisitions**. **Requirements** **Qualifications** * Intermediate or Advanced Vocational Training in Cooking, or * Professional Certification in Kitchen Services. **Additional valued training** * Food Handling. * Thematic Cooking. **Experience** * **Minimum 1 year of experience** in a similar position. **Key Competencies** * Passion for cooking and full orientation toward customer satisfaction. * Positive leadership and ability to motivate the team. * Organizational skills, responsibility, and problem-solving ability. * Commitment to teamwork and a positive work environment. **What We Offer** * Integration into a committed and professional team. * An environment that promotes **teamwork**, creativity, and continuous improvement. * The opportunity to contribute ideas and support the gastronomic development of the establishment. **Join our team and transform the gastronomic experience at GLORIA Palace Royal!** *At GLORIA Thalasso & Hotels, we believe in equal opportunities and foster a diverse workplace. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply to our selection processes, regardless of origin, gender, sexual orientation, or any other condition.*