Head Chef - Italian Restaurant El Faro

About the role

Fairmont La Hacienda, a 5-star resort on the San Roque coast near Sotogrande, is hiring a Head Chef for its Italian restaurant "El Faro" in Cadiz. Reporting to the Executive Chef, the role covers menu design, kitchen supervision and food quality, with a focus on culinary excellence and team leadership.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise and train the kitchen team, prepare work schedules and conduct daily briefings
• Design and develop restaurant menus, keeping dishes consistent with hotel recipes and standards
• Maintain food quality, respect seasonality and present dishes creatively
• Keep up with culinary trends and coordinate closely with the service team
• Propose strategies to grow food revenue and control food cost, and create culinary events with the F&B team
• Visit tables to gather guest feedback and communicate with outlet managers on guest satisfaction
• Recruit and train staff using the Smart Recruiter system and the Train The Trainer method, and evaluate performance after probation and annually
• Apply HACCP standards, ensure cleanliness and safety of work areas and follow hygiene and safety policies

Required profile

• At least 3 years of supervisory experience in the culinary field and 7 years of total culinary experience
• Culinary diploma (CFC or equivalent); experience in 4-star or 5-star restaurants is a strong asset
• Strong command of Spanish
• Leadership, team management and organizational skills, able to work under pressure

Required skills

• Culinary diploma (CFC or equivalent)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Windows applications is an asset

What we offer

• Colleague benefits such as complimentary upgrades, extended stays and discounted stays at Accor, Fairmont and Raffles properties
• Special discounts on dining and wellness services