HEAD CHEF

Location:

Porto Santo – Portuguese areas, Portugal

Salary:

£36.9k – 43k per year + bonus

Type:

Contract

Start Date: 

ASAP

Contract Period: 

permanent

Main Industry:

Search Travel & Tourism Jobs

Other Industries & Skills: 

Catering & Hospitality

Advertiser:

COREcruitment

Job ID:

132757183

Posted On: 

09 March 2026

Job Title: Head Chef

Location: Porto Santo – Portugal

Salary: A‚¬42,000 – A‚¬49,000 per annum + relocation package + bonus

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We are looking for a talented and motivated All-Inclusive Kitchen Chef to join a culinary team at a vibrant all-inclusive resort. In this role, you will prepare a wide variety of dishes for our international guests, ensuring high-quality, flavourful, and visually appealing meals that cater to diverse tastes and dietary needs. The ideal candidate can be someone with great resort Head Chef experience or someone who is ready to make the next career step and shine as a Head Chef and will thrive in a fast-paced environment, has a passion for culinary creativity, and is committed to delivering exceptional dining experiences.

Key Responsibilities

* Prepare and cook a diverse range of dishes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and special events, following standardized recipes and presentation guidelines.
* Manage food preparation for buffet-style dining , ensuring variety, freshness, and consistency.
* Adapt recipes to accommodate dietary restrictions, allergies, and cultural preferences, ensuring all guests enjoy their meals.
* Maintain strict adherence to food safety, sanitation, and hygiene standards, including HACCP guidelines.
* Assist in monitoring food inventory, minimizing waste, and controlling costs while maintaining quality.
* Work closely with a team of 70 kitchen staff members, servers, and management to ensure seamless service and guest satisfaction.
* Contribute ideas for new dishes, seasonal menus, and themed dining events to keep the culinary offerings fresh and exciting.

Qualifications & Skills

* Minimum of 2-3 years of professional cooking experience, preferably in a high-volume resort, hotel, or restaurant setting.
* Proficiency in Mediterranean and Italian cuisine and in a variety of cooking techniques, including grilling .
* Food safety certification (e.g., HACCP) is required.
* Fluent in English ; additional languages (e.g., Spanish, Italian, Portuguese) are a plus.
* Ability to work collaboratively in a multicultural and fast-paced kitchen environment.
* Flexibility to work early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
* Strong organizational skills and a commitment to maintaining high culinary standards.

What We Offer

* Opportunities for professional development and career growth.

* Single accommodation provided
* Meals provided while on duty
* Performance bonus based on targets
* Flight to destination provided upon arrival
* One return flight to home country per year

* A dynamic and supportive work environment in a beautiful resort setting.

Job Title: Head Chef

Location: Porto Santo – Portugal

Salary: A‚¬42,000 – A‚¬49,000 per annum + relocation package + bonus

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