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Lanzarote - Paella Executive Chef.

On-site in Lanzarote·Added 12 days ago (last checked 15 Oct)

Agency
Michael Page España

1655 open roles

Overview

Salary
€60,000 - €61,000 a year

About €3,460 - €3,510 a month after tax, or €3,480 - €3,540 under the Beckham regime.

Work mode
On-site, Lanzarote
Contract
Permanent contract
Experience
5+ years
Education
Vocational training (FP Grado Medio)

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  • The ad doesn’t mention sponsorship

    No sponsorship mentioned, and this kind of work is rarely sponsored in Spain.

  • Pay clears the EU Blue Card threshold

    The advertised pay is over the €41,356 bar, so the route exists if Michael Page España uses it.

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • Joining a solid and growing gastronomic project.
  • Possibility to develop and lead your own culinary proposal.
  • Competitive economic conditions according to the experience provided.
  • Job stability and professional development opportunities.
  • Dynamic, professional work environment oriented toward excellence.

The role

We are looking for a Head Chef specializing in rice dishes and paellas to lead the gastronomic proposal of our restaurant. You will be responsible for guaranteeing culinary excellence, product consistency, and operational profitability, always maintaining the highest standards of quality and service.

What you'll do

  • Lead and develop the kitchen team, promoting a culture of excellence and teamwork.
  • Design, update, and supervise the gastronomic offering focused on rice dishes and Mediterranean cuisine.
  • Guarantee the correct execution of all recipes and technical sheets.
  • Control food costs, waste, and operational profitability.
  • Supervise purchasing, inventories, and supplier relationships.
  • Ensure compliance with hygiene, food safety, and HACCP standards.
  • Manage schedules, vacations, and kitchen staff planning.
  • Participate actively in the creation of new gastronomic proposals and special events.
  • Ensure an exceptional culinary experience for customers.
  • Collaborate closely with Management to achieve the business's quality and profitability objectives.

Summary

  • Professional Growth.
  • Strategic role.

Who are we looking for (M/F/D)?

  • Vocational training in Culinary Arts, Gastronomy, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience as an Executive Chef, Head Chef, or Kitchen Chef.
  • Demonstrable experience in the preparation of high-quality paellas and rice dishes.
  • Knowledge of Mediterranean cuisine and local products.
  • Experience in team management and operational leadership.
  • Ability to work in high-pressure environments and high service volumes.
  • Attention to detail and a passion for gastronomy.
  • Creative, organized profile with a business vision.

Hiring process

2 steps2 interviews
  1. CV registration

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. Final stage and negotiation · With a client company

  • The final stages are set by the client company: Michael Page acts as an intermediary, and the interview and decision rest with the hiring company.
  • Support continues after the contract is signed.
  • Michael Page cannot support every candidate; registering and keeping your profile up to date opens the door to future processes.

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.

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In their own words

About the company & team

The selected person must bring deep knowledge of Mediterranean cuisine, with special mastery in the preparation of paellas, dry, creamy, and broth-based rice dishes, becoming the establishment's main gastronomic reference.

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