Head Chef

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the requested position.

• Experience in team management.

• Ideas for gastronomic innovation and development.

• Residency in Lanzarote.

At GMA, growth is our goal, and to face it, we need to have professionals like you on our team. The Tourism team is looking to hire a Head Chef. What challenges await you?

• Create and develop attractive and balanced menus, taking into account the seasonality of ingredients and customer preferences.

• Introduce new recipes and dishes to maintain innovation and freshness in the gastronomic offering.

• Plan and organize daily kitchen operations to guarantee efficiency and the timely delivery of food.

• Coordinate with other departments, such as food service and the purchasing department.

• Hire, train, and supervise kitchen staff.

• Assign specific responsibilities and tasks to team members, ensuring an efficient workflow.

• Foster a positive and motivating work environment.

• Manage and control operating costs, including inventory management and the optimization of available resources.

• Collaborate with the purchasing department to negotiate prices and establish relationships with suppliers.

• Supervise the quality of ingredients and food preparation.

• Implement and enforce food hygiene and safety standards.

• Perform regular inspections to ensure consistency in the presentation and flavor of dishes.

• Stay up to date with culinary trends and cooking techniques.

• Experiment with new ingredients and techniques to improve the gastronomic offering and maintain competitiveness.

• Collaborate with the food service department to ensure synchronization between the kitchen and service.

• Work closely with the events department to plan and execute special events.