Head Chef - Kitchen Lead

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Summary: YEY Kebab is seeking a Head Chef / Kitchen Lead to manage daily kitchen operations and uphold high standards in a modern quick-service restaurant. Highlights: 1. Opportunity to join a new restaurant from the beginning 2. Significant responsibility and influence over kitchen operations 3. Opportunities to grow with the business as YEY expands **ABOUT YEY KEBAB** YEY Kebab is a new döner kebab restaurant launching in Lisbon. We are building a modern quick\-service concept around premium döner, fresh ingredients, strong recipes and a highly organised kitchen. Our menu is intentionally focused, so the emphasis is on doing a small number of things exceptionally well. We are looking for a Head Chef / Kitchen Lead who wants to take ownership of the day\-to\-day kitchen operation and help us build the right standards from the beginning. **THE ROLE** * Lead daily kitchen preparation and service. * Ensure recipes, portions and quality standards are followed consistently. * Prepare and oversee meat, falafel, sauces, vegetables and other mise en place. * Organise the kitchen for efficient lunch and dinner service. * Train and develop Team Members across different stations. * Maintain food\-safety and HACCP standards. * Monitor stock, waste and inventory. * Check deliveries and organise ordering requirements. * Work with our POS and inventory systems. * Prepare the kitchen and team for the following day's service. * Maintain high standards of cleanliness and organisation. * Continuously improve kitchen systems and workflows. **WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR** * We care more about attitude, organisation and consistency than a particular cuisine background. * Experienced in a professional kitchen. * Comfortable leading and training a small team. * Highly organised and dependable. * Strong during busy service periods. * Focused on food quality and consistency. * Comfortable following precise recipes and systems. * Willing to work operationally rather than only supervise. * Conscious of food cost, portions and waste. * Comfortable using digital systems. * Able to communicate effectively with an international team. * Experience in QSR, high\-volume restaurants, kebab or bakery is advantageous but not essential. * English is a must; Portuguese is highly sought after. **WHAT WE OFFER** * The opportunity to join a new restaurant from the beginning. * Significant responsibility and influence over how the kitchen operates. * A focused menu designed for efficient execution. * Structured recipes, processes and training. * A modern working environment. * Opportunities to grow with the business as YEY expands. * Staff meal perks: Eat what we make in house. Know the product. * Competitive wage with a structured path for how you can make more. * Additional benefits: Health \& wellness plan (TBC). Job Type: Full\-time Pay: 1,800\.00€ \- 2,400\.00€ per month Work Location: In person