Executive Chef

Description

Job Summary: We are seeking an Executive Chef with experience in Brazilian cuisine and fast food to lead the structuring and evolution of our culinary department. Key Highlights: 1. Strategic and operational leadership of the culinary department 2. Focus on menu optimization and development of new products 3. Responsibility for standardization, cost control, and profitability Brazilian Fast-Food Chain in Expansion. We are in a growth phase and seeking an **Executive Chef** with strong 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 units. **Key Responsibilities** * Structure, review, and optimize the menu with emphasis on rapid, scalable, and standardized production * Develop new Brazilian food products with operational feasibility and healthy margins * Prepare comprehensive technical specifications (ingredients, preparation method, yield, assembly, and cost) * Calculate, monitor, and optimize COGS, proposing improvements to increase margins * Standardize production processes across all units * 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 units (layout, workflow, equipment, and operations) * Ensure good hygiene and food safety 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 specifications, standardization, and production control * Experience training operational teams * Practical, organized, analytical, and results-oriented profile * Availability for frequent visits to units **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 * Proven track record 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