**Join our team at Ministerio: The Magic Place, restaurant-bar, where your talent is exactly what we’re looking for! Apply now and become part of a magical experience!** **EXECUTIVE CHEF** **Job Requirements** Bachelor’s degree in Gastronomy, Restaurant Management, Business Administration, Food and Beverage Management, or related field. * 4 years of restaurant experience * 1 year in the position * Leadership * Team-building ability **Skills that will help you secure the position** * Excellent communication skills * Analytical ability, problem-solving, and decision-making * Planning * Innovation * Recipe costing and waste control * Mexican health regulations * Production planning * Passion for cooking and the diner’s experience * Knowledge of the **H Certification** **Key Job Responsibilities** **1. Culinary Leadership** * Supervise proper dish preparation according to Ministry’s standard recipes. **2. Operations and Control** * Plan daily and weekly kitchen production. * Supervise inventories, waste, and input rotation (FIFO). * Coordinate with the Administrator regarding purchases and input requirements. * Ensure efficient use of equipment and facilities. **3. H Certification and Regulatory Compliance** * Ensure compliance with **NOM-251-SSA1-2009**. * Supervise proper food hygiene, handling, and storage practices. * Validate cleaning logs, temperature records, sanitization logs, and pest control logs. * Prepare the team for internal and external audits. **4. Leadership and Team Management** * Lead and train kitchen staff. * Assign roles, shifts, and responsibilities. * Evaluate performance and support team development. * Maintain a respectful, orderly, and collaborative work environment. **5. Cross-Department Coordination** * Coordinate with the Captain regarding service timing and incident resolution. * Report deviations, needs, or improvement proposals to Management. * Support special events, promotions, and magical seasons. **6. Culture and Theme Integration** * Ensure dishes and processes align with the Ministry’s magical narrative. * Foster pride in the restaurant’s identity among the kitchen team. * Ensure appropriate presentation, flavor, temperature, and plate-out timing. * Participate in menu design, updates, and standardization. * Validate portion sizes, costs, and technical specifications for each dish. **Performance Indicators** * Compliance with quality standards. * Results of health audits. * Cost and waste control. * Customer satisfaction (dishes). **Compensation and Additional Benefits** * Base salary * Statutory benefits * Direct hiring (payroll) * Bonuses and incentives Application deadline: 31/01/2026 Job type: Full-time, indefinite term Salary: $12,000.00 - $14,000.00 per month Benefits: * Employee discount * Gym discount * Free parking Education: * Completed bachelor’s degree (Mandatory) Experience: * Minimum: 4 years (Mandatory) Work location: On-site employment