Head Chef

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Job Summary: We are seeking a Third Chef for a luxury hotel in Galicia, passionate about gastronomy and team leadership, to support the Executive Chef and coordinate kitchen teams. Key Highlights: 1. Integration into a luxury hotel, member of Relais & Châteaux 2. An established and continuously evolving gastronomic project 3. Being part of a team committed to excellence #### **Offer Details** **Are you passionate about gastronomy and team leadership?** At **A Quinta da Auga**, a leading luxury hotel in Galicia and member of **Relais \& Châteaux**, we are looking to hire a **Third Chef** to cover a maternity leave position. We seek a candidate with experience in hotel cuisine, a quality-oriented mindset, and the ability to coordinate teams in an environment where excellence and attention to detail make the difference. **✨ What will be your mission?** Support the Executive Chef in the daily management of the kitchen, ensuring service quality, team organization, and compliance with food safety standards. ️ Supervise daily kitchen operations and service. ‍ Coordinate the kitchen team (station chefs, cooks, and assistants). Control procedures, technical sheets, and quality standards. Participate in menu development and new gastronomic proposals. Manage procurement, stock, inventories, and supplier relations. Oversee HACCP, hygiene, cleaning, and food safety. Train, mentor, and integrate new team members. What do we require from you? * Education in Hospitality or Culinary Arts. * Minimum 2 years’ experience as Station Chef in a hotel. * Knowledge of HACCP and allergen management. * Leadership, organizational, and teamwork skills. **What do we offer?** ✔ Join a renowned hotel with an established and continuously evolving gastronomic project. ✔ Maternity leave replacement contract, with potential future opportunities. ✔ Full-time schedule with rotating shifts during the coverage period. ✔ Competitive compensation based on experience. ✔ Exclusive employee benefits (discounts and flexible remuneration). **If you are passionate about high-quality cuisine and wish to join a team committed to excellence, we look forward to welcoming you!**