Head Chef

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Position Summary: We are seeking an operational Head Chef who is actively present on the floor, capable of leading a team with attitude, energy, and positive rigor. Key Highlights: 1. Lead a kitchen with identity and personality 2. Dynamic, creative, and ambitious environment 3. Real growth opportunities within an expanding project MARULA is not just a restaurant. It is energy. It is atmosphere. It is hospitality. It is experience. And the kitchen is an essential part of all that. We seek a Head Chef who understands that behind a great experience lies more than creativity: there is rhythm, organization, leadership, and teamwork. We do not seek a chef secluded in the kitchen. We seek an operational person, genuinely present on the floor, capable of leading a team with attitude, energy, and positive rigor. ✨ RESPONSIBILITIES \- Lead and coordinate the entire kitchen team \- Organize stations, shifts, and mise en place \- Ensure dish quality and consistency \- Coordinate service timing with the front-of-house team \- Participate in menu development and execution \- Supervise stock, orders, and operational organization \- Control costs, waste, and recipe costing sheets \- Maintain hygiene and organizational standards \- Train and develop the kitchen team \- Actively participate in daily service ✨ WHAT WE SEEK More than ego… we seek real leadership. We want people who are: \- organized \- solution-oriented \- quick \- operational \- team-minded \- accustomed to high volume \- able to maintain rhythm and control \- leading by example \- capable of fostering a positive atmosphere within the kitchen. We especially value: \- Experience in restaurant openings \- Experience in lifestyle or experiential concepts \- Experience in Mediterranean / fusion cuisine \- Experience in high-volume operations \- Strong organizational and control skills \- Sensitivity to presentation and detail ✨ WHAT WE OFFER \- Opportunity to participate in the opening of a unique concept \- Lead a kitchen with identity and personality \- Dynamic, creative, and ambitious environment \- Real growth opportunities \- An expanding project \- A young and powerful team \- Competitive salary \+ incentives Salary: €36,000 gross \+ incentives Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Start Date: Pre-opening phase If you understand that a great kitchen does not only create dishes… but also rhythm, teamwork, and experience… we want to meet you Work Location: On-site employment