Head Chef

Description

Head Chef – Horizon At Horizon, we are looking to hire a Head Chef who is eager to lead our kitchen and actively contribute to our project. We seek an experienced, discerning, and leadership-capable individual — someone who not only enjoys cooking but also knows how to organize, manage, and ensure efficient kitchen operations. Responsibilities The selected candidate will be responsible for the kitchen’s daily operations, both at the operational level and in team management. Key responsibilities include: * Leading and managing the kitchen team, including scheduling shifts, assigning tasks, and managing working hours. * Cooking and supervising service, ensuring dish quality, presentation, and consistency. * Developing, maintaining, and improving workflows to guarantee an organized and efficient kitchen. * Managing orders, suppliers, goods receipt, and inventory. * Controlling costs, recipes (standardized portion costs), and yield loss. * Ensuring order, cleanliness, and compliance with food hygiene and safety regulations. * Training, coordinating, and mentoring the kitchen team. * Participating in menu evolution and contributing new ideas aligned with Horizon’s philosophy. * Supervising proper kitchen operations and resolving day-to-day needs. * Ensuring adherence to Horizon’s established quality standards. Requirements * Prior experience as Head Chef or Chef in a restaurant. * Demonstrable experience managing and leading teams. * Proficiency in culinary techniques and ability to maintain quality standards. * Strong organizational, planning, and management skills. * Experience in ordering, inventory management, recipe costing, and cost control. * Passion for cuisine based on fresh, healthy, and high-quality ingredients. * Creativity and initiative to propose new ideas and solutions. * Ability to work under pressure and make sound decisions. * Leadership, accountability, and teamwork skills. * Proactive, solution-oriented, and committed profile. We offer * A position of responsibility and leadership within Horizon. * Autonomy to organize and manage the kitchen. * A close-knit, dynamic, and collaborative work environment. * Opportunities for professional growth and development. * Salary commensurate with experience and role responsibility. If you are someone who enjoys cooking, leading teams, and overseeing kitchen operations from start to finish, we would love to meet you. Please send us your CV and a brief introduction telling us about yourself and your experience. Salary: €18,461.53–€34,917.16 per year Work location: On-site employment