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Head Chef, Corporate Catering

On-site in Madrid·Added 27 days ago (last checked 15 Oct)

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Michael Page España

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Our summary

Salary: €30,000 - €40,000 a year
About €1,930 - €2,470 a month after tax.
Hours: Monday to Friday
Work mode: On-site, Madrid
Contract: Permanent

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Skills

Catering

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

The selected candidate must meet the following requirements:

Training in Hospitality or Gastronomy.
Previous experience as a Head Chef, Production Chef, or Kitchen Production Manager.
Experience in the sector: catering, contract catering, large hotels, banquets, or high-volume production centers.
A profile clearly oriented toward operations, with a love for cooking and being present in the kitchen.
Ability to lead teams in dynamic and demanding environments.
Knowledge of large-scale gastronomic production.
Good command of basic IT tools.
Analytical capacity to interpret indicators and optimize processes.
We are looking for a dynamic, approachable person with energy, ambition, and a desire to grow within an expanding company.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Permanent contract.
Salary between €30,000 and €40,000 per year.

The role

We are looking for a Head Chef with a strong operational orientation and a passion for cooking, capable of leading teams and managing high-volume productions without losing focus on gastronomic excellence.

What you'll do

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

Lead the daily production of the Production Center during the established shift.
Cook and actively participate in food preparation alongside the team.
Supervise the quality and presentation of all prepared products.
Constantly taste and validate productions to guarantee the expected gastronomic level.
Coordinate and develop a team consisting of 3 Station Chefs and approximately 8 cooks.
Manage additional teams during periods of high demand, where the structure may temporarily multiply.
Guarantee compliance with food safety, hygiene, and quality standards.
Organize production resources to ensure the delivery of services on time and in the correct manner.
Analyze yields, productivity, and production levels.
Collaborate with the Production Center Management in the continuous improvement of processes.
Monitor operational and production data using basic IT tools.
Ensure the correct execution of received service orders.

How you'll work

On-site location in San Sebastián de los Reyes, Madrid.
Schedule from Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 4:00pm.

Hiring process

2 steps2 interviews

CV registration
Consultant contact
With a specialist Michael Page consultant
If they see that your experience and motivations fit the values and needs of a hiring company, they will contact you to start the selection process: they will learn about your expectations, answer your questions and help you prepare for each stage of the process.
Company interview
With a client company
If your application progresses, we will help you prepare for the interview with useful information about the company, its culture and what it looks for in a profile like yours.
Final stage and negotiation · With a client company

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About Michael Page España

Michael Page is a global recruitment consultancy and part of PageGroup, one of the world's leading professional recruitment firms. The company specializes in placing mid-to-senior level professionals across a wide range of sectors, including technology, engineering, finance, sales, and human resources. With a strong presence in Spain, Michael Page operates offices in major cities and offers services such as executive search, temporary staffing, and outsourcing solutions.

Industry: Staffing

In their own words

About the company & team

A company specializing in catering for corporate events, congresses, conventions, and large professional gatherings. It manages a high-volume production center where gastronomic excellence, service quality, and operational efficiency are fundamental pillars of the business.

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