We are seeking a **Head Chef** with strong leadership skills, strategic vision, and passion for gastronomy to lead the team of our flagship restaurant located in the center of Seville. Your primary responsibility will be the **overall management of the kitchen**, ensuring excellence in every dish, operational profitability, team leadership, and strict compliance with the highest standards of quality, hygiene, and food safety. Key Functions and Responsibilities: * **Team Leadership and Direction:** * Lead, coordinate, and motivate all kitchen staff (section heads, chefs, and assistants). * Organize shifts, schedules, and task assignments to optimize service delivery. * **Culinary Creation and Planning:** * Design, plan, and update the restaurant’s menus, wine lists, and daily specials. * Develop detailed technical sheets for each dish to ensure recipe standardization. * **Economic and Cost Management (Food Cost):** * Monitor raw material costs and maximize kitchen profitability. * Manage overall inventory, ensure proper product rotation, and minimize waste. * **Supplier Management and Ordering:** * Place and supervise orders for supplies and raw materials. * Negotiate and maintain smooth relationships with approved suppliers. * **Quality Assurance and Service Excellence:** * Supervise the pass during high-volume services to ensure every dish is served flawlessly. * Resolve any kitchen-related incidents quickly and effectively during service. * **Regulatory Compliance and HACCP System:** * Ensure strict adherence to hygiene, occupational health, and food safety regulations (HACCP system). * Oversee deep cleaning and ensure machinery and facilities remain in optimal condition. * **Training and Development:** * Continuously train personnel under your supervision to uphold the restaurant’s quality standards. **Job Requirements:** * **Proven experience of at least 2–3 years** in specific Head Chef roles within high-volume, demanding restaurants. * Advanced culinary education (Hospitality School or equivalent) and advanced knowledge of kitchen management (standardized recipes, inventories, and costing). * Strong **leadership, communication, and human resource management skills**. * Analytical ability, meticulous organization, and high composure when working under pressure. * Certification and advanced knowledge of food safety regulations (HACCP). * **Availability for immediate start and long-term commitment**. **Key Competencies:** * Creativity and business acumen applied to gastronomy. * Results-driven orientation and operational efficiency. * Proactive problem-solving. **What We Offer:** * **Indefinite Full-Time Contract** (40 hours per week) * Join a well-established, renowned hospitality project in the center of Seville. * Two days off per week. * 30 calendar days of vacation per year. * **Competitive salary**, commensurate with the candidate’s experience and value. Employment type: Full-time Salary: Starting from €2,000.00 per month Application Questions: * Briefly tell us how many years of experience you have, where you gained it, and your responsibilities related to kitchen operations Experience: * Kitchen experience: 1 year (Mandatory) Work location: On-site employment
David Muñoz
Indeed · HR
David Muñoz
Indeed · HR
