Sunset Hospitality Group is a leading multinational lifestyle hospitality group, with a wide portfolio encompassing Hotels & Resorts, Restaurants, Beach Clubs, Nightclubs, Fitness Centers, and more.
SHG operates over 81 venues and with presence in 18 countries with a commitment to deliver authentic & diverse hospitality experiences that bring people together, all around the world.
We are looking for a Head Chef to lead the culinary team at ATTIKO, a fine dining Pan-Asian restaurant located within the ME Lisbon Hotel (Meliá).
Main responsibilities
The Head Chef is responsible for managing the resources of the kitchen and to ensure that the support systems, restaurant and outdoor function operations are running effectively, and within budget. The Head Chef is in charge of controlling and supervising the preparation and presentation of food in line with company standards and brand requirements.
Controls kitchen costs to ensure that the restaurant meets budget and increase profitability
Controls kitchen maintenance, repairs and other related expenses
Monitors ordering and receiving food products and other supplies as required for daily operations
Observes compliance with the company's policies and procedures, as well as, governmental laws and regulations
Supervises and takes part in the preparation and production of all food products
Inspects all food and products are consistently prepared and served according to the restaurant's recipes, portioning, cooking and serving standards
Inspects products quality during and after preparation, and makes adjustments as required
Ensures that all equipment is kept clean and in excellent working conditions through personal inspection and by following the stores preventive maintenance programs
Meets customer requirements in terms of special requests and dietary needs
Manages the kitchen staff through coaching and training, in order to improve
Performs other duties pertinent to this job as assigned.
Qualifications
Culinary Arts Diploma or similar degree
International experience in Asiatic restaurants fine dining
Minimum 3-5 years of experience in managing a large, fast pace kitchen
Fluent in English and preferably good level of Portuguese
Excellent knowledge of Food Safety, HACCP, Sanitation, and Personal Hygiene basics
Ability to maintain high quality control standard
Highly cooperative team spirit
Excellent leadership skills and the ability to lead by example in a multicultural environment
Problem-solving skills
Benefits
Competitive Salary
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