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Head Chef

On-site in Barcelona·Full-time·Added today (last checked 29 Oct)

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Temporing

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Our summary

Hours: Rotating shifts · Includes weekends
Work mode: On-site, Barcelona
Contract: Permanent, full-time hours
Experience: 2+ years

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

At least 2 years of experience leading a high-volume kitchen, preferably in casual dining, fast-casual restaurants, or catering brands with a defined lifestyle.
Solid culinary knowledge and mastery of food safety, hygiene, and regulatory compliance standards.
Demonstrated ability to train, inspire, and retain talent in the kitchen.
Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and multitasking skills.
Proficiency in kitchen management tools and operating systems.
Strong communication and leadership skills, with a collaborative and people-centered approach.
Result orientation, adaptability, and corporate vision.
Availability to work rotating shifts from Monday to Sunday.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Permanent position, with a direct indefinite contract with the restaurant.
40-hour work week on rotating shifts.
Benefits such as free daily meals, discounts at the restaurants, and incredible corporate events.
Growth opportunities.
An international, open-minded, and unique team.

The role

From Temporing selección Barcelona, we are selecting a Head Chef for a restaurant located in Barcelona.

What you'll do

Supervise food preparation, storage, the FIFO system, recipes, and plating standards, acting as the final quality control point at the pass.
Plan and supervise orders for ingredients and materials according to the restaurant's needs, communicating product shortages or urgent requests to the Area Manager or the Purchasing team.
Check deliveries, verify invoices, and ensure that received products are correctly labeled and stored, promoting efficiency and minimizing waste.
Control product and personnel costs, as well as kitchen productivity, guaranteeing operational and financial efficiency.
Manage kitchen rosters, vacations, and leaves, guaranteeing adequate staffing levels and smooth handovers between shifts.
Organize daily and weekly cleaning routines, ensuring that the kitchen and storage areas always comply with health, safety, and hygiene regulations.
Use company tools for communication, reporting, and organizational tasks during shifts.
Manage administrative personnel processes: selection and hiring, onboarding, signing of contracts, delivery of uniforms, training, and performance monitoring (periodic 1:1 individual feedback sessions).
Offer guidance and practical training to the team in a clear manner, aligned with values and oriented toward improving operational excellence and individual performance.

About Temporing

Temporing is a Spanish temporary employment agency (ETT) headquartered in Barcelona. The company specializes in connecting businesses with qualified personnel across a wide range of sectors, including logistics, hospitality, administration, and industrial production. With a strong presence throughout Spain, Temporing manages the full recruitment cycle, from candidate selection to contract management, serving both large corporations and SMEs.

For international professionals, Temporing offers an accessible entry point into the Spanish job market, particularly for roles that do not require advanced Spanish language skills. The agency frequently hires for positions in hospitality, events, and customer service, and has a dedicated focus on placing candidates in seasonal and permanent roles across popular regions like the Canary Islands and Catalonia. Their multilingual job openings, such as Account Executive roles for Dutch or French speakers, highlight opportunities for non-Spanish speakers.