Chefe de Cozinha (m/f)

DouroAzul is seeking a Head Chef to lead their kitchen team on board their luxury ships. The ideal candidate will have experience in 5-star hotel management, with a focus on cost control and teamwork.

Requirements

• Appropriate education for the function (preferably in a Hotel School)
• Proven experience in 5-star hotel management, with at least 2 years of experience
• Broad knowledge of national and international cuisine, with emphasis on Portuguese and International Cuisine
• Proven experience in cost control, with targets for cost reduction, waste reduction, and efficiency in human resource management
• HACCP certification
• Fluency in English (eliminatory), with knowledge of German and French being valued
• Excellent leadership, communication, and teamwork skills, with the ability to lead multicultural teams
• Ability to work under pressure
• Availability to embark on the Douro River during the cruise season
• Being part of the management team and cooperating in mutual help and task division on the hotel ship
• Coordination and management of schedules, breaks, and holidays of the kitchen brigade

Benefits

• Paid time off (not specified)
• Retirement plan (not specified)
• Health insurance (not specified)