European Executive Chef

About the role

Newrest is seeking an experienced European Executive Chef to lead kitchen operations, ensure food quality and safety, and drive continuous improvement across its catering sites. The role combines hands‑on culinary leadership with strategic management of resources, budgets, and compliance standards.

Key responsibilities

• Organise and supervise kitchen, storage and logistics activities to meet contractual service levels.
• Maintain clean, hygienic work areas and enforce correct hygiene techniques.
• Ensure compliance with Newrest’s contractual commitments, customer satisfaction targets and financial budgets.
• Supervise health‑ and safety rules and quality management in line with company policy.
• Utilise Winrest for raw‑material management, production planning and HSE tracking, and Calypso for audits and action plans.
• Train and develop the kitchen team, delivering cooking‑technique workshops.
• Prepare menus, costings and banquet plans for special events.
• Manage stock together with the storekeeper and minimise food waste.
• Maintain all HSE/HACCP documentation and records.
• Act as project manager replacement when required.

Required profile

• Fluent English (mandatory); Portuguese or French is a plus.
• International culinary experience.
• Immediate availability.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Winrest system.
• Proficiency with Calypso system.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP and HSE standards.
• Menu planning and costing.
• Stock management.
• Advanced culinary techniques.

What we offer

• Opportunity to lead a multicultural kitchen team.
• Exposure to innovative catering projects across Europe.
• Professional development within a global food‑service company.