Summary: LOOK.Sharp Café is seeking an experienced full-time cook confident in running a small kitchen, creating memorable international dishes, and maintaining high standards. Highlights: 1. Opportunity to contribute to menu ideas and seasonal specials 2. Work in a friendly, international café environment 3. Space for creativity and growth within the brand **FULL TIME ROLE** \*We **only consider applications** that answer the screener questions effectively and that have experience relevant to the role indicating research of our business prior to application. LOOK.Sharp Café is part of Porto’s international creative hub — a small place where locals, expats, and travellers meet for quality food, good coffee, and great company. Our menu reflects that mix: fresh, simple dishes inspired by global flavours, from brunch favourites to evening bites. Following the Promotion of our Lead Chef to fill a Managerial Role, we are currently looking for a **full\-time experienced cook** who’s confident running a small kitchen on their own and enjoys creating food that people remember. **Who you are** You’re a capable, organised cook with experience working independently in a café or small kitchen. You love flavour and presentation but know how to keep things practical, efficient, and consistent. You enjoy variety — from breakfast service to evening plates — and you’re comfortable following international recipes. You take pride in maintaining a clean, well\-run kitchen and staying calm and professional during busy moments. **What you’ll be doing** * Preparing and cooking breakfast, brunch, and day/evening meals inspired by international flavours * Managing all aspects of a small kitchen: prep, cooking, plating, and cleaning * Maintaining food quality, hygiene, and organisation standards * Coordinating with the café team for smooth service during events and busy hours * Monitoring inventory and assisting with ordering and supplier coordination **What we’re looking for** * Proven experience as a cook or chef in a small or medium\-sized kitchen * Confidence working independently (often solo during service) * Strong organisational, multitasking and time management skills * Good understanding of international cuisines (Mediterranean, Asian, Latin, etc.) * Some pastry/dessert experience including baking for specific dessert prep shifts * Food safety and hygiene awareness * Positive energy and reliability — someone the team can count on **What we’re offering** * Full\-time role in a friendly, international café environment * Daytime and Evening Hours finishing before midnight * Competitive salary based on experience * Tips and performance\-based bonuses when café targets are met * Space for creativity — contribute to menu ideas, new dishes, and seasonal specials with head chef / general manager \& owner * Opportunity to grow within the LOOK.Sharp brand as the kitchen and café expand **Why you’ll enjoy it here** LOOK.Sharp Café is more than just a café — it’s part of a growing brand built around creativity, community, and good food. You’ll have the trust to manage your own space, and the support of a close\-knit, international team. Job Types: Full\-time, Contract, Commission, Permanent Contract length: 6 months Pay: 1,200\.00€ \- 1,400\.00€ per month Application Question(s): * Which dish from our menu do you find the most interesting? * What specifically about LOOK.Sharp Cafe interests you to want to join our team? * When are you available to do some trial shifts to better understand if we are the cafe for you and you are the right candidate for our lovely space?
João Santos
Indeed · HR
João Santos
Indeed · HR
