Jefe de Cocina – Kitchen Manager

About the role

The Kitchen Manager will oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring food preparation, staff coordination, inventory control, and compliance with quality, hygiene and organizational standards.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate all kitchen staff activities.
• Assign tasks and monitor completion of assigned duties.
• Oversee food preparation and dispatch.
• Manage purchasing and requisition of products and supplies.
• Control inventory, track entries, exits and product availability.
• Verify proper receipt and storage of food and supplies.
• Monitor material consumption and minimize waste.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of kitchen areas.
• Report incidents, supply needs and personnel issues.
• Ensure smooth daily kitchen operations.

Required profile

• University degree.
• 1‑2 years experience supervising kitchen staff and operations.
• Knowledge of purchasing, inventory and supply control.
• Basic proficiency in Excel and report preparation.
• Strong verbal communication.
• Leadership and team‑directing abilities.
• Organized, responsible and problem‑solving mindset.
• Ability to work under pressure and focus on results.

Required skills

• Basic Excel