GRADUATE PROGRAM: Executive Chef

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Job Summary: Newrest is seeking an Executive Chef for its Graduate Program, focused on international professional development, menu planning and coordination, and culinary innovation. Key Highlights: 1. Strong and immediate international professional development 2. Training across multiple departments (Warehouse, Production, Kitchen, etc.) 3. Continuous search for innovative culinary products and processes Newrest is seeking **PERSONNEL FOR ITS GRADUATE PROGRAM**, specifically an **EXECUTIVE CHEF** for its base in **Madrid (San Fernando de Henares).** We seek individuals for our Graduate Program who demonstrate curiosity, ambition, and interest in achieving strong and immediate international professional development. We offer an initial one-year contract, during which the selected candidate will receive training across all departments: Warehouse, Production, Flight Line, Kitchen, Quality, etc. Afterwards, they will join our Executive Chef team. The EXECUTIVE CHEF will be responsible for: * Planning the preparation and delivery of menu presentations to clients. * Staying continuously informed about client expectations regarding menus and products. * Coordinating with the Costing Department on how to structure menus according to client requirements, and with Production Management / General Management on realistic manufacturing capabilities. * Leading the preparation of presentations (requesting necessary products from Procurement, supervising staff during dish execution, personally cooking, and ensuring proper tray assembly), making timely decisions to ensure presentation success. * During menu presentations, explaining the culinary process followed, so that the client understands it. * Addressing any questions that may arise for the person assigned to take notes and take photographs. * Continuously seeking innovative products in the market, as well as potential implementation of innovative culinary processes. * Conducting ongoing sensory quality assessments of prepared dishes. * Developing bill-of-materials (BOM) for new products and recipes, reporting results to Kitchen Managers / Production Managers. * Overseeing the professional development of team members and enhancing their knowledge and competencies. * Ensuring compliance with the Gender Equality Plan within their scope of responsibility. * Strictly adhering to occupational health, safety, and hygiene regulations at all times. * Strictly complying with the Quality Management System and LOPD (Organic Law on Data Protection). * Bachelor’s degree in Gastronomy / Hospitality * Fluency in Spanish and English is mandatory * Basic knowledge of food hygiene, handling, quality, and food safety. * Proactive individual, full of enthusiasm and eager to develop their professional career.