2.º Jefe/a de Cocina – Santa Cruz Contemporáneo

About the role

We are looking for a motivated Assistant Kitchen Manager to support the Head Chef at Barceló Santa Cruz Contemporáneo in Tenerife. The role involves overseeing daily kitchen operations, ensuring quality standards, and contributing to sales targets while maintaining a safe and efficient work environment.

Key responsibilities

• Assist and substitute the Head Chef in managing and controlling kitchen processes.
• Plan and execute actions to achieve departmental sales targets and generate revenue.
• Organise and coordinate all kitchen services, ensuring smooth workflow.
• Control costs by efficiently managing resources and inventory.
• Lead, train, motivate and develop the kitchen team.
• Monitor and maintain service quality to meet guest expectations.

Required profile

• Higher vocational training in Kitchen Management, Hospitality or Tourism, or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year experience in a similar kitchen leadership role.
• High level of English is desirable.
• Strong interpersonal skills, customer orientation and teamwork.
• Ability to resolve unexpected situations and make decisions.

Required skills

• Food safety management (APPCC/HACCP).
• Proficiency with office software (e.g., Microsoft Office).
• 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.
• Supportive colleagues and continuous professional development.