Description
Job Summary:
Responsible for coordinating and supervising kitchen operations, leading the team, and ensuring quality, efficiency, and compliance with food hygiene and safety standards.
Key Highlights:
1. Team leadership in an organized and motivating kitchen environment
2. Menu planning and preparation of culinary dishes
3. Management of ingredients, costs, and maintenance of kitchen infrastructure
#### **About the Position:**
* Responsible for coordinating and supervising kitchen activities, ensuring quality and efficiency in food production.
* Lead the kitchen team, fostering an organized, safe, and motivating work environment.
* Ensure compliance with hygiene, food safety, and company-established quality standards.
#### **Main Responsibilities:**
* Plan menus according to nutritional standards and customer preferences.
* Coordinate and supervise the kitchen team in their daily routines.
* Control receipt, storage, and usage of food ingredients.
* Prepare culinary dishes, monitoring flavor, texture, and presentation.
* Ensure compliance with hygiene and food safety standards.
* Monitor costs and waste, proposing improvements in resource utilization.
* Oversee maintenance of kitchen utensils, equipment, and infrastructure.
* Train and guide the team on culinary techniques and best practices.
* Support the preparation of consumption, purchasing, and kitchen performance reports.
* Maintain kitchen organization, cleanliness, and proper operation.
#### **Requirements:**
High school diploma completed. Technical or higher education in Gastronomy is desirable.
Experience in kitchen leadership, culinary production, and team management.
Knowledge of culinary techniques and menu development, basic nutrition and dietary balance concepts.
Leadership and team management capabilities.