Executive Chef

Description

Job Summary: We are seeking an Executive Chef to lead and supervise gastronomic operations, ensuring high standards of quality, hygiene, and efficiency, while directing teams and planning menus. Key Highlights: 1. Lead and supervise high-standard gastronomic operations 2. Direct culinary team and plan menus 3. Opportunities for professional development and continuous training **Confidential** July 22, 2026 ### **Services** #### **Key Points** Puerto Montt Full\-time To be agreed Indefinite Vacancies: 1 #### **Job Offer Details** ### **Job Responsibilities** We are looking for an **Executive Chef** to lead and supervise gastronomic operations, ensuring high standards of quality, presentation, hygiene, and efficiency across all kitchen processes. The selected candidate will be responsible for directing the culinary team, planning menus, controlling costs and inventories, coordinating production, and promoting a collaborative, excellence-oriented work culture. Key responsibilities include: * Lead, organize, and supervise the kitchen team. * Plan and design menus according to the gastronomic concept. * Control costs, inventories, procurement, and efficient use of supplies. * Supervise food preparation, presentation, and dish quality. * Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. * Train, evaluate, and develop kitchen staff. * Coordinate daily operations and resolve contingencies. * Propose process improvements and enhancements to the gastronomic experience. ### **Job Requirements** Proven experience as Executive Chef, Head Chef, or in similar roles. Experience leading culinary teams. Knowledge of menu planning and gastronomic production. Proficiency in cost control, inventory management, procurement, and supply utilization. Familiarity with hygiene standards, food handling, and safety regulations. Leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Commitment to quality and teamwork. Availability to work shifts, weekends, or holidays as required by operations. ### **Benefits** Job stability. Meals during working hours. Work uniform. Positive work environment. Opportunities for professional development. Ongoing training. Corporate benefits. Market-competitive salary commensurate with experience.