**Description:** ---------------- At **Hospes Maricel \& SPA**, we are looking for a **Head Chef** to carry out the following responsibilities: * Organize, lead, and supervise kitchen staff. * Plan and control production, costs, inventories, and purchases. * Design menus, menu cards, and recipes, ensuring creativity and innovation. * Comply with and enforce brand standards and food safety regulations (HACCP, allergens, etc.). * Ensure customer satisfaction and implement continuous improvement plans. * Train and develop the team, participating in staff selection. * Manage department budget and ensure achievement of financial objectives. * Develop gastronomic offerings. * Carry out and manage inventory of kitchen supplies, as well as monitor their rotation and storage. * Create action plans to correct any product deviations identified. * Place orders for raw materials. * Lead and motivate the team. * Ensure efficient customer service, guaranteeing product quality. **Requirements:** --------------- * Familiarity with managing multiple service units. * Adaptability. * Flexible working hours. * Knowledge of kitchen management, costs, recipe costing, HACCP. * Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the role within fine dining restaurants or luxury hotels. * Culinary training. * Problem-solving skills. **What do we offer?** * Opportunity to join a prestigious luxury hotel chain present in 9 destinations in Spain and 1 in Portugal, currently expanding. * Opportunities for growth and development within the chain. * Positive work environment, multicultural team, and teamwork. * Unlimited, freely accessible training—over 20,000 training resources (books, courses, audiobooks, podcasts, etc.) across various areas. * Possibility to participate in our Hospes Exchange program and gain work experience in one or more of our hotels. * Exclusive discounts at our chain’s hotels for you and your family or friends on accommodation, F\&B, and SPA. * Access to the Club Hospes Hotels, where you can enjoy many additional exclusive discounts. **Applications will be accepted until September 15.** *At HOSPES, we take pride in offering equal opportunities regardless of gender, age, religion, diversity, or country of origin. This recruitment process is based on objective criteria of professionalism, merit, and capability.*