Head Chef

Description

**Are you passionate about gastronomy and team leadership?** At **A Quinta da Auga**, a luxury hotel reference in Galicia and a member of **Relais \& Châteaux**, we are seeking to hire a **Sous Chef** to cover a maternity leave position. We are looking for a candidate with experience in hotel kitchens, a quality-oriented mindset, and the ability to coordinate teams in an environment where excellence and attention to detail make all 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). Oversee procedures, technical sheets, and quality standards. Participate in menu development and new gastronomic proposals. Manage purchasing, stock, inventories, and supplier relations. Supervise HACCP, hygiene, cleaning, and food safety. Train, mentor, and integrate new team members. What do we expect 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 commensurate with 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’re waiting for you!**