Kitchen Chef

Description

Job Summary: The Kitchen Chef fully leads all kitchen operations, focusing on process, people, and results management to ensure excellence in dish execution. Key Highlights: 1. Lead and supervise the kitchen team to achieve high performance 2. Develop and implement processes that optimize kitchen operations 3. Plan and coordinate the menu, ensuring quality and consistency As a **Kitchen Chef**, you will be fully responsible for leading all kitchen operations, with a strategic focus on process, people, and results management. You will ensure excellence in dish execution, guaranteeing standards, flavor, presentation, and adherence to technical specifications. Your primary mission is to maximize team performance through active leadership, operational organization, and rigorous process control—ensuring efficiency, productivity, and compliance with quality standards and our Steak House’s identity. **Responsibilities:** * Lead and supervise the kitchen team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment. * Develop and implement processes that optimize kitchen operations—from goods receipt through to dish delivery to customers. * Ensure compliance with food hygiene and safety regulations. * Manage inventory and control kitchen operational costs. * Plan and coordinate the menu, ensuring dish quality and consistency—particularly in meat specialties. * Train and develop the team, identifying training needs and growth opportunities. * Conduct periodic meetings with the kitchen team to align processes and objectives. * Perform employee performance evaluations, providing feedback and promoting continuous development. * Collaborate with the Human Resources department to implement team action and development plans. **Requirements:** * Proven experience as a Kitchen Chef or in a similar role, with strong process and people management skills—preferably in Steak Houses. * In-depth knowledge of culinary techniques—especially meat preparation—and of food hygiene and safety standards. * Skill in planning and organizing kitchen operational processes. * Effective leadership and ability to inspire and motivate the team. * Ability to work under pressure and resolve problems quickly and effectively. * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. * Availability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays. Employment Type: Full-time, CLT Permanent, Freelance / PJ Contract Duration: 12 months Experience: * Kitchen Experience (Mandatory) * Culinary Arts (Mandatory) * Kitchen Chef (Mandatory) Employment Type: CLT Permanent, Freelance / PJ Compensation: R$5\.000,00 \- R$7\.000,00 per month Work Location: On-site