Head Chef

Job description

If you are an internal applicant, please log into Workday and submit your application via the Jobs Hub. Please click here to apply internally. Who are we? Costaterra Golf & Ocean Club is part of DLC – Discovery Land Company (DLC). DLC is known for developing luxury residential communities and resorts. Costaterra is a private members only residential community in Comporta – Portugal. It combines luxury living with top-tier hospitality, offering incredible dining, a world-class golf course, spa services, outdoor pursuits, and immersive local experiences. What you will do? Supervise and coordinate all food preparation and related kitchen activities. Create and update menus, ensuring variety, quality, and culinary creativity. Approve and finalize dishes before they are served to guests. Manage purchasing and inventory, planning orders for ingredients and equipment as needed. Ensure maintenance and repairs of kitchen equipment when required. Identify and resolve operational issues or defects in the kitchen workflow. Recruit, train, and manage kitchen staff, supporting their ongoing development. Oversee team performance, assigning tasks and evaluating workload distribution. Handle administrative records, including attendance, compensation, and payroll. Ensure compliance with hygiene, food safety, and sanitation regulations. Promote a respectful, cooperative, and team‑oriented work environment. Demonstrate strong personal values, such as integrity, consistency, proactivity, and a positive attitude. Encourage innovation, fostering creativity, experimentation, and constructive challenge to the status quo. Represent the company as an ambassador, positively influencing colleagues and maintaining exemplary conduct. Follow all internal policies, including access rules, alcohol restrictions, prohibition of moonlighting, and confidentiality requirements. What are we looking for? Demonstrates integrity, respect, trust, and a consistently positive, self‑reflective attitude. Shows strong teamwork skills, contributing to a collaborative, supportive, and cohesive work environment. Maintains a proactive mindset, showing initiative, consistency, and commitment to continuous improvement. Possesses physical stamina, including the ability to stand for long periods and perform demanding tasks. Applies strong problem‑solving abilities, addressing challenges with logic, creativity, and attention to detail. Works effectively both independently and as part of a team, adapting to different work dynamics. Demonstrates environmental awareness, complying with CostaTerra’s sustainability and conservation standards. Ensures excellent customer service, using active listening, assertive communication, and a strong sense of belonging and team spirit. Shows flexibility and adaptability, responding effectively to change, peak‑stress periods, and evolving operational needs. Plans and manages work efficiently, meeting objectives, optimizing workflows, and maintaining high standards of rigor and credibility. Makes informed decisions, analyzing complex problems from multiple angles and consulting others when appropriate. Recognizes patterns and connections, using analytical insight to recommend and implement effective solutions. Builds strong interpersonal relationships, breaking down barriers across teams and encouraging knowledge sharing. Provides constructive feedback, seeks input from colleagues, and addresses conflicts openly to strengthen team performance. Communicates persuasively and clearly, adapting style to different audiences, cultures, and contexts. What do we offer? Work-Family Culture, Global Career Opportunities, Competitive Salarys, Development Programs, Medical Insurance, Meal Allowance, Staff Restaurant, Staff Events and Staff accommodation if you are not local. If you have what it takes and want to build a career , this is the place for you! #LI-TP1