Second Chef (M/F)

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Job Summary: The Second Chef (M/F) is responsible for ensuring kitchen operations—from preparation to cooking—while coordinating with the front-of-house team to guarantee excellence. Key Highlights: 1. National and international career development opportunities 2. A wide range of training programs to enhance your skills 3. Well-being initiatives, including flexible working conditions What Will Be Your Mission? As a Second Chef (M/F), you will be responsible for ensuring kitchen operations—from preparation to cooking—and coordinating service with front-of-house teams, adhering to internal standards and procedures to deliver high-quality, excellent service that exceeds customer expectations. Functions and Responsibilities Prepare, preserve, and organize mise\-en\-place for each service, minimizing waste. Ensure presentation, portion size, and quality of each dish according to internal procedures and defined standards. Verify and control proper storage of products, monitoring food expiry dates and condition to ensure maximum quality (FIFO). Receive, store, and organize incoming products. Maintain a clean, tidy, and well-organized work area. Report maintenance, hygiene, and food safety (HACCP) issues. Understand departmental objectives and collaborate as part of a team to achieve them. Knowledge of and compliance with HACCP hygiene and safety regulations. What Profile Are We Looking For? Professional experience in similar roles. Preferably in 4- or 5-star hotels or upscale restaurants/bars. Secondary education and/or a vocational course in Hospitality/F\&B/Culinary Arts—or equivalent relevant qualification. Proficiency in the local language and English (fluent spoken level) is an advantage. Passion for service and strong customer orientation. Professional demeanor and well-groomed appearance. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within a team. Ability to handle and manage stressful situations and work under pressure. Flexibility in working hours. Knowledge of HACCP hygiene and safety regulations. Why Join Us? At Minor Hotels Europe \& Americas, we are committed to building exciting careers worldwide and fostering intercultural experiences. Our journey is driven by the passion and dedication of our exceptional teams—who also enjoy inspiring and exclusive benefits, such as: Global experience—diversity across 150 nationalities. Career development opportunities filled with national and international challenges. A wide range of training programs to enhance your skills. Well\-being initiatives, including flexible working conditions. Team member recognition programs, including Milestone Celebrations. Opportunities to make a difference through our sustainability program and volunteer initiatives. Staff rates and promotions, offering discounted rates at our hotels worldwide and exclusive benefits via our corporate loyalty program. Birthday leave day. Health insurance and curative medicine coverage. Complimentary staff cafeteria access. Uniform provision and cleaning.