Station Chef

Description

**Description:** ---------------- **Vestige Collection:** Vestige Collection is a soulful project born from a commitment to rescue and preserve Spain’s architectural and cultural heritage. We transform exceptional historic properties (from 18th-century palaces to manorial buildings) into discreet luxury hospitality experiences, respecting the essence, memory, and identity of each location. We offer our guests the opportunity to connect with history, nature, and authenticity, under the highest standards of service excellence. We are currently preparing for the opening of two properties in Menorca: Son Vell (Ciutadella) and Son Ermità / Binideufà (Ferreries), and we are seeking professionals committed to excellence to join our team. **About Son Vell** Son Vell, located within an impressive landscape on an extensive 180-hectare estate and just a short distance from the coast, stands as an eternal symbol of Menorca’s elegance and beauty. The spacious and sophisticated rooms and suites are distributed among the original 18th-century manor house, restored traditional outbuildings, and a series of newly constructed buildings—meticulously built within aromatic gardens. **About Son Ermità and Binidufà** Located in the rural heart of Menorca, these two boutique hotels embody Mediterranean serenity and traditional Minorcan architecture. Surrounded by pristine nature and offering privileged access to the island’s coastline, Son Ermità and Binidufà deliver a gastronomic experience celebrating local produce, seasonality, and proximity-based cuisine—your station must reflect the highest quality standards. **We are seeking Station Chefs for:** * Hot station: leadership in preparing main dishes, hot accompaniments, managing cooking processes, and coordinating plating * Cold station: responsibility for cold appetizers, gourmet salads, raw preparations, preserves, and rigorous cold-chain control **What will your responsibilities be?** Hot Station Chef: * Supervise and coordinate your station’s kitchen team during service * Prepare main dishes, complex sauces, elaborate accompaniments, and advanced techniques * Control timing, temperatures, and synchronization with other stations * Collaborate with the Chef on developing new dishes and evolving the menu * Supervise plating, cooking, and finishing before dishes go to guests * Organize mise en place, plan resource needs, and manage inventory * Train the team and develop the technical skills of cooks under your supervision * Implement new cooking techniques, charcoal cooking, fermentations, or other gastronomic trends Cold Station Chef: * Supervise and coordinate your station’s kitchen team during service * High-level cold preparations and artistic presentations; management of preserves and fermentations * Supervise the quality, freshness, and traceability of fish, seafood, vegetables, and other delicate ingredients * Full responsibility for product temperatures, storage, and stock rotation * Propose new preparations, presentation techniques, and innovative combinations * Share knowledge on handling raw ingredients, cutting techniques, and presentation Shared responsibilities for both positions: * Ensure strict compliance with food safety regulations within your station * Manage costs, optimize yield, and responsibly manage the allocated budget * Communicate effectively with other stations, front-of-house, and the Chef * Make rapid and effective decisions during service to address unexpected situations * Ensure your work area meets the highest standards of order and hygiene * Verify the quality, quantity, and condition of products assigned to your station * Document recipes, processes, and station standards * Collaborate on banquets, special dinners, and events **Requirements:** --------------- **What are we looking for?** * Minimum 4 years of professional kitchen experience, including at least 2 years as a Station Chef, Chef de Partie, or similar position of responsibility * Demonstrable experience in 5-star hotels, Michelin-starred restaurants, or high-end gastronomic establishments * Specific experience in the station for which the application is submitted (hot or cold) * Advanced professional culinary training (Higher Vocational Training Diploma, or a renowned Hospitality School degree) * Additional training in advanced techniques, haute cuisine, or specific specializations * Food handling certification and HACCP certification * Mastery of both classical and contemporary culinary techniques * Experience managing teams—including task distribution and motivating staff * Inventory management, ordering, cost control, and profitability ratio management * Familiarity with local ingredients, techniques, and gastronomy (specific knowledge of Menorca is valued) * Proficiency with kitchen management systems and digital order systems * Ability to document processes and create digital technical sheets * Basic-to-intermediate English (for technical communication and understanding international trends) * Ability to inspire, motivate, and bring out the best in your team during high-pressure moments * Commitment to the highest standards for every dish * Mentor mindset: willingness to share knowledge and develop the talent of fellow cooks * Effective communication to give precise instructions, constructive feedback, and coordinate with the team * Creativity to experiment, learn new techniques, and evolve continuously * Availability to work various shifts, weekends, and holidays according to service needs **What do we offer?** * The opportunity to join a soulful hospitality project that rescues heritage and creates memorable experiences * Integration into a rapidly growing professional team in 2026 * Training and growth opportunities within Vestige Collection * Full-time permanent intermittent contract * A collaborative and respectful work environment, set in a privileged natural setting * Location in Menorca (Son Vell and Son Ermità & Binidufà hotels) **Do you identify with this project?** If this challenge inspires you—if you share our passion for creating unique experiences for our guests—we would love to meet you. You may apply for this position by submitting your CV and a brief motivational letter explaining why you wish to join our team. Or, if you know someone who might be interested, please feel free to share this opportunity