ABOUT YEY KEBAB
YEY Kebab is a new döner kebab restaurant launching in Lisbon. We are building a modern quick-service concept around premium döner, fresh ingredients, strong recipes and a highly organised kitchen. Our menu is intentionally focused, so the emphasis is on doing a small number of things exceptionally well.
We are looking for a Head Chef / Kitchen Lead who wants to take ownership of the day-to-day kitchen operation and help us build the right standards from the beginning.
THE ROLE
- Lead daily kitchen preparation and service.
- Ensure recipes, portions and quality standards are followed consistently.
- Prepare and oversee meat, falafel, sauces, vegetables and other mise en place.
- Organise the kitchen for efficient lunch and dinner service.
- Train and develop Team Members across different stations.
- Maintain food-safety and HACCP standards.
- Monitor stock, waste and inventory.
- Check deliveries and organise ordering requirements.
- Work with our POS and inventory systems.
- Prepare the kitchen and team for the following day's service.
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness and organisation.
- Continuously improve kitchen systems and workflows.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- We care more about attitude, organisation and consistency than a particular cuisine background.
- Experienced in a professional kitchen.
- Comfortable leading and training a small team.
- Highly organised and dependable.
- Strong during busy service periods.
- Focused on food quality and consistency.
- Comfortable following precise recipes and systems.
- Willing to work operationally rather than only supervise.
- Conscious of food cost, portions and waste.
- Comfortable using digital systems.
- Able to communicate effectively with an international team.
- Experience in QSR, high-volume restaurants, kebab or bakery is advantageous but not essential.
- English is a must; Portuguese is highly sought after.
WHAT WE OFFER
- The opportunity to join a new restaurant from the beginning.
- Significant responsibility and influence over how the kitchen operates.
- A focused menu designed for efficient execution.
- Structured recipes, processes and training.
- A modern working environment.
- Opportunities to grow with the business as YEY expands.
- Staff meal perks: Eat what we make in house. Know the product.
- Competitive wage with a structured path for how you can make more.
- Additional benefits: Health & wellness plan (TBC).
READY TO APPLY?
Send your CV / work history, a short introduction why this role would suit you and your availability to: [email protected]
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: 1,400.00€ - 2,400.00€ per month
Work Location: In person
