Sous Chef / Head chef

Description

Summary: Seeking a highly motivated Sous Chef / Head Chef to lead kitchen operations, structure processes, and take ownership of back-of-house performance for a gourmet sandwich concept. Highlights: 1. Opportunity to grow within a young, ambitious concept 2. Direct collaboration with the founder 3. Creative input on menu development **Sous Chef / Head Chef – Gourmet Sandwich Concept (Lisbon)** We are a fast\-growing gourmet sandwich concept in Lisbon, focused on high\-quality ingredients, in\-house production, and creative, chef\-driven recipes. Everything we serve is made from scratch, with a strong emphasis on flavour, efficiency, and consistency. We are looking for a highly motivated Sous Chef / Head Chef to work directly alongside the founder, helping to lead the kitchen, structure operations, and take ownership of daily back\-of\-house performance. **Key Responsibilities** * Lead daily kitchen operations alongside the founder * Organize and execute batch production and mise en place * Maintain high standards of quality, consistency, and cleanliness * Manage inventory and stock control * Handle supplier communication, ordering, and deliveries * Monitor and manage daily cost control (food cost, waste, margins) * Create and implement prep lists, checklists, and kitchen systems * Support team leadership, training, and scheduling * Contribute to menu development and recipe creation * Continuously optimize workflows and kitchen efficiency **What We’re Looking For** * Strong experience in a professional kitchen (Sous Chef or above preferred) * Solid understanding of kitchen operations and organization * Experience with inventory management and cost control * Ability to lead a small team and take initiative * Structured, reliable, and detail\-oriented * Passion for food, creativity, and high\-quality execution * Comfortable working in a fast\-paced, hands\-on environment **What We Offer** * Opportunity to grow within a young, ambitious concept * Direct collaboration with the founder * Creative input on menu development * Competitive salary based on experience * A dynamic and driven work environment If you are looking for a role where you can take real responsibility, build systems, and be part of a growing food concept, we’d love to hear from you. Tipo de oferta: Período Integral Pagamento: 1 000,00€ \- 1 550,00€ por mês Benefícios: * Cartão/Ticket refeição Localização do trabalho: Presencial Data de início prevista: 08/04/2026