Executive Chef

Description

Position Summary: ZULU Restaurant seeks a Chef to lead its author-driven kitchen, designing the menu, managing costs and staff to deliver a creative gastronomic experience. Key Responsibilities: 1. Lead an author-driven kitchen in a restaurant with its own identity 2. Design and update a creative menu while maintaining the bar's concept 3. Manage costs, inventory, and kitchen staff **Description:** ZULU Restaurant, located on Alonso de Córdova in Vitacura, seeks a Chef to lead our author-driven kitchen. We are a restaurant-bar with a distinct identity, focused on creative gastronomy and craft cocktails for an adult clientele seeking stylish experiences. **Responsibilities:** * Oversee full kitchen operations (mise en place, service, closing) * Design and update the menu in collaboration with management, ensuring consistency with the bar's concept * Monitor food cost, waste, and daily inventory of critical items * Cost recipes and maintain up-to-date technical sheets * Manage kitchen staff: scheduling, training, and quality standards * Coordinate with the bar team to develop pairings and shareable dishes * Comply with health regulations and hygiene protocols **Requirements:** * Minimum 3 years of experience as Chef or Sous Chef in restaurants of comparable caliber * Proficiency in author-driven, fusion, or contemporary cuisine * Proven experience in cost control and inventory management * Leadership ability and capacity to work effectively under pressure during service * Availability for full-time hours, including weekends and holidays Workplace: On-site employment