Kitchen Manager in Porto

Position: Kitchen Manager
Salary: €28,000 – €32,000 gross per annum + bonus + benefits
Location: Porto, Portugal
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I am working with an international hospitality group seeking an experienced Kitchen Operations Manager to oversee all back-of-house operations in a high-volume environment.

This role is responsible for kitchen performance, team leadership, food quality standards, purchasing, inventory control, and financial results.

The ideal candidate will bring strong operational experience, excellent leadership skills, and solid knowledge of the Portuguese hospitality and supplier market.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all day-to-day kitchen and back-of-house operations.
• Lead, train, coach, and develop kitchen staff to maintain high performance standards.
• Ensure food quality, consistency, presentation, and compliance with company standards.
• Monitor and control food costs, labor costs, waste, and overall kitchen profitability.
• Oversee ordering, receiving, storage, and inventory management of all food and kitchen supplies.
• Build and maintain relationships with local suppliers and vendors.
• Ensure proper stock rotation, product quality checks, and inventory accuracy.
• Maintain compliance with all health, safety, sanitation, and food safety regulations.
• Collaborate with management teams to support business growth and operational efficiency.
• Maintain a positive and professional work environment with strong team morale.
• Support sustainability initiatives and operational best practices.

Requirements

• Proven management experience in a fast-paced restaurant or hospitality environment.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Experience with purchasing, inventory management, and supplier coordination.
• Knowledge of the Portuguese food and hospitality market is required.
• Strong understanding of food safety, hygiene, and operational standards.
• Ability to manage costs and drive operational performance.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across departments.
• Fluency in English required; Portuguese is a plus.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.

Position: Kitchen Manager
Salary: €28,000 – €32,000 gross per annum + bonus + benefits
Location: Porto, Portugal
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Are you interested?

If you would like to have more information about the role, please apply or send your cv to maria@corecruitment.com

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