Job description
En una cocina de ritmo intenso en Ponta Delgada, el Chef lidera la creación de experiencias gastronómicas memorables para un entorno de restauración exigente y orientado a la calidad. Este puesto ejecutivo requiere una presencia sólida en cocina, capacidad para dirigir equipos y asegurar estándares consistentes en cada servicio. Responsabilidades: diseñar y ejecutar menús, supervisar la preparación y presentación de platos, gestionar inventarios y control de costes, coordinar al personal de cocina y mantener estrictos protocolos de higiene y seguridad alimentaria. Requisitos: entre 5 y 10 años de experiencia como Chef, inglés intermedio como idioma obligatorio, disponibilidad para contrato fijo de mínimo 1 año, jornada completa y residencia en la Unión Europea. No se exigen titulaciones, pero sí liderazgo, organización, creatividad culinaria y dominio de técnicas de cocina. Beneficios: salario bruto mensual entre 2500 € y 3500 €, estabilidad en un contrato de duración determinada, tres vacantes disponibles y la oportunidad de desarrollarse en el sector de restaurante en Portugal.
Requirements
We are expanding! CASCARA Coffee - Shop will soon open a Central Kitchen and Pizzeria. What you’ll do: - Develop and execute a seasonal menu that complements our speciality coffee and elevates the customer experience. - Lead and inspire a small kitchen team, ensuring smooth daily operations with a focus on quality, consistency, and efficiency. - Uphold the highest standards of presentation, taste, and hygiene. - Work hand in hand with the owners—hospitality professionals with over 20 years of experience—bringing passion, innovation, and commitment to every dish. - Manage stock, suppliers, and costs effectively to maintain a well-organised and profitable kitchen. - Proven experience as a Chef de Cuisine, Sous Chef or/and Pastry Chef or similar role, preferably in high-quality cafés, bakeries, or restaurants. - Strong skills in both classic techniques and modern pastry trends. - A creative mindset with the ability to design original and exciting menus. - Natural leadership qualities, with the ability to guide and motivate a small team. - Reliability, attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering excellence every day. Salary depends on experience and skills. We can provide accommodation.
About the company
We opened CASCARA to create the kind of Café we had always looked for — simple food made from scratch, with good coffee and real ingredients. Fresh bread every morning, fresh milk from the Azores, handmade pastries, and light, comforting meals. We decorated the space with things we love: pieces with history, carefully selected to create a calm, welcoming atmosphere with soul. Neighbours know us. Travellers find us. CASCARA Coffee Shop, a beautiful and vibrant café in the heart of Ponta Delgada, is looking for talented and passionate Chefs and Pastry and/or Baker Chefs to join our team to evolve our project. We are searching for a professional with creativity, dedication, and leadership skills to shape the future of our offering.