Head Chef

Description

Job Summary: The Cruzeiro Esporte Clube is seeking a Head Chef to work at Toca da Raposa, leading the kitchen team and ensuring quality and excellence for the athletes’ well-being. Key Highlights: 1. Lead the team and ensure quality in all services provided. 2. Develop and test new recipes and menus. 3. Support events and operational demands on match days and training camp days. **About Us** The Cruzeiro Esporte Clube was founded through the efforts of Italian sports enthusiasts in Belo Horizonte, originally named Societá Sportiva Palestra Itália, on January 2, 1921. With over 100 years of history, the Club has become one of the world’s most prominent football associations. Boasting one of the country’s most passionate fan bases, we strive to transform the present through innovation, professionalism, and excellence both on and off the field. If you value teamwork, organization, and wish to directly impact the operation of one of football’s most critical backstage functions — this opportunity may be for you! **About the Position** We are seeking a Head Chef to work at Toca da Raposa, directly contributing to our athletes’ well-being, health, and performance. This person will serve as the right-hand partner to the Nutrition Coordination team and will be responsible for leading the kitchen team, ensuring quality, flavor, organization, and excellence across all services delivered. This is a strategic role requiring high availability, creativity, and commitment to the high-performance routine of a professional football club. **Responsibilities** * Lead and supervise the kitchen team; * Organize tasks and production workflows; * Finalize preparations and present dishes with excellence; * Develop and test new recipes and menus; * Ensure adherence to meal plans and nutritional prescriptions; * Monitor quality control, sanitation, and food safety procedures; * Support events, dinners, banquets, and operational demands on match days and training camp days. **Requirements** * Degree in Gastronomy (mandatory proof required); * Minimum 2 years of experience as a Head Chef, with formal employment registration; * Experience leading teams and managing kitchen operations; * Prior experience in industrial kitchens and/or sports environments is desirable. **Ideal Profile** * A gastronomy professional passionate about the craft, with enthusiasm shining through; * Focused, creative, courteous, and curious; * Proactive, organized, and responsible; * Strong communication and interpersonal skills; **Position Details** * **Work Schedule:** 6 days on / 1 day off, with flexibility for evenings, weekends, and holidays, aligned with the team’s match schedule and operational needs; * **Starting Salary:** R$3.200 * **Work Location:** Toca da Raposa – Belo Horizonte, MG **What We Offer** * Health Insurance Plan * Metlife Dental Insurance Plan * On-site meals * Meal Allowance * Transportation Allowance or Parking * 5-Star Employee Membership Card * Prudential Life Insurance * SESC Partnership * WellHub **Join us in making history!** At Cruzeiro SAF, we value committed, caring professionals who understand the importance of backstage operations to on-field success. If you wish to contribute with dedication and excellence, join our team! Employment Type: Permanent CLT Contract Compensation: Starting from R$3.200.00 per month Benefits: * Medical assistance * Dental assistance * Free parking * Life insurance * Meal allowance * Food allowance * Transportation allowance Work Location: On-site