Executive Chef

Description

Job Summary: We are seeking a strategic and operational Executive Chef with strong experience in Brazilian cuisine and fast food to lead the culinary department of an expanding restaurant chain. Key Highlights: 1. Strategic and operational leadership of the culinary department 2. Focus on kitchen structuring, standardization, and evolution 3. Menu optimization and development of new Brazilian food products Expanding Brazilian Fast Food Chain. We are in a growth phase and seeking an **Executive Chef** with extensive experience in **Brazilian cuisine and fast food operations**, to lead the structuring, standardization, and evolution of our culinary department. This professional will play a **strategic and operational role**, responsible for ensuring quality, speed, standardization, cost control, and improved profitability across all chain locations. **Key Responsibilities** * Structure, review, and optimize menus focusing on rapid, scalable, and standardized production * Develop new Brazilian food products with operational feasibility and healthy margins * Prepare comprehensive technical sheets (ingredients, preparation method, yield, assembly, and cost) * Calculate, monitor, and optimize COGS, proposing improvements to increase margin * Standardize production processes across all locations * Create operational manuals and visual assembly standards * Train kitchen teams and store leadership * Implement quality controls and operational audits * Monitor product performance and suggest strategic adjustments * Reduce waste and optimize ingredient usage * Support the setup of new locations (layout, workflow, equipment, and operations) * Ensure adherence to food hygiene and safety best practices * Collaborate with management on continuous operational improvement **Requirements** * Degree in Gastronomy or related fields * Proven experience in fast food, industrial kitchens, or food service chains * Proficiency in COGS, technical sheets, standardization, and production control * Experience training operational teams * Practical, organized, analytical, and results-oriented profile * Availability for frequent visits to locations **Preferred Qualifications** * Experience with popular Brazilian cuisine (executive meals, meal boxes, grilled dishes, buffet, or delivery) * Experience in chain or franchise expansion * Knowledge of menu engineering and kitchen performance indicators * Demonstrated history of cost reduction without compromising quality Employment Type: Full-time CLT, Freelance / PJ Contract Duration: 60 months Compensation: R$1\.518,00 \- R$9\.669,81 per month Work Location: On-site