2º Jefe/a de Cocina – Bilbao Nervión

About the role

Barceló Hotel Group is looking for a motivated 2nd Kitchen Chef to support the Head Chef at the Hotel Barceló Bilbao Nervión. You will help ensure smooth kitchen operations, maintain quality standards, and contribute to revenue generation.

Key responsibilities

• Assist and substitute the Head Chef in managing kitchen processes.
• Achieve sales targets and generate department revenue through promotional actions.
• Organise and coordinate all kitchen services.
• Control costs by efficiently managing resources.
• Lead, train, motivate and develop the kitchen team.
• Maintain service quality in line with guest expectations.

Required profile

• Higher vocational training in Culinary Management, Hospitality or Tourism, with HACCP knowledge.
• Minimum 1 year experience in a similar role.
• High level of English is desirable.
• Good taste and olfactory memory, creativity and manual dexterity.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Customer‑oriented, team player, decisive and analytical.

Required skills

• HACCP (APPCC) certification.
• Proficiency with office software (word processing, spreadsheets).
• Knowledge of kitchen equipment, products and utensils.

What we offer

• Flexible, collaborative and responsible work environment.
• Opportunity to work with a leading international hotel group.