Description
At **Sir Victor**, we are looking for a passionate **Head Chef** with a strong attention to detail and operational excellence to lead our kitchen department. If you are a proactive leader with a strategic vision for hotel culinary management, we would love to hear from you!
**Mission:** Drive the kitchen department forward by achieving annual strategic goals in alignment with hotel standards and procedures, ensuring maximum quality, department profitability, and high guest satisfaction and loyalty.
**Key Responsibilities**
* **Team Management \& Leadership:**
+ Lead, develop, and motivate the kitchen team, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
+ Manage recruitment, shift scheduling, and leave approvals according to operational needs and approved budgets.
+ Conduct regular performance reviews and provide ongoing feedback to nurture team talent.
* **Culinary Operations \& Quality:**
+ Design menus and new culinary creations aligned with each outlet's concept, ensuring strict adherence to standardized recipes and technical spec sheets.
+ Oversee daily service to guarantee quality, consistency, and presentation across all dishes.
+ Ensure full compliance with food safety and hygiene regulations (HACCP).
+ Manage and resolve guest requests, special requirements, or concerns effectively.
* **Administration, Purchasing \& Cost Control:**
+ Plan and monitor inventory levels to prevent both stockouts and food waste.
+ Liaise with suppliers to place orders for raw materials and kitchen supplies.
+ Track and control department costs and expenses (*food cost* and operating expenses).
+ Communicate staff weekly menus and allergen information to the *People \& Culture* department.
+ Coordinate equipment maintenance and repair requests to prevent operational downtime.
**What We Offer**
* Permanent contract (*Contrato Indefinido*), full\-time position.
* The opportunity to join an established, high\-profile hotel with an inclusive and supportive work culture.
* Professional growth and ongoing training opportunities within the group.
* Competitive salary tailored to experience and qualifications.
* **Experience:** Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar leadership role (Head Chef or Sous Chef) within the hotel industry.
* **Technical Knowledge:**
+ Strong expertise in culinary techniques, cooking methods, and kitchen equipment operation.
+ Proficiency in office software and culinary management tools (cost control, spec sheets, purchasing).
+ In\-depth knowledge and certification in HACCP standards.
+ Knowledge of additional languages is a plus.
* **Competencies:** Strong leadership, attention to detail, problem\-solving skills, creativity, and a collaborative mindset.