Passionate about gastronomy and driven by F&B; business strategy? At Livit , our team is at the heart of everything we do. We believe in providing real opportunities for growth, fostering innovation, and designing F&B; brands that reshape the industry. We are looking for an experienced Culinary & Operations Specialist to join our team If you blend a solid professional background in cooking with strong commercial acuity, operational expertise, and business management skills, this could be your next big career step. Your Impact &

Key Responsibilities

- F&B; Concept Design: Actively participate in designing new F&B; concepts and presenting Back of House (BOH) & Culinary Operations proposals directly to clients.
- Culinary Consulting: Lead recipe development, adapt culinary techniques for operational efficiency, and streamline kitchen workflows.
- Financial & Operational Analysis: Analyze restaurant P&Ls; and financial performance, conduct menu engineering, SKU studies, and kitchen layout flow assessments.
- Procurement & Supply Chain: Oversee supply chain management, purchasing strategies, and internal kitchen operational standards.
- Strategic Client Advisory: Guide clients on improving their culinary and operational performance as part of broader projects involving branding, interior design, and international expansion. What We Are Looking For:

Experience:

- A minimum of 7 years of total experience in the Hospitality industry .
- At least 3 years in a similar role (F&B; consultancy, culinary operations, or senior kitchen management). Core Competencies:




- Deep understanding of kitchen management in high-volume or multi-unit restaurant environments (chains or franchises are a plus).
- Strong business acumen: ability to synthesize complex data, analyze financial performance, and deliver creative problem-solving.
- Exceptional leadership, organizational, and client-facing advisory skills.
- High level of English (Minimum C1 level) – a language proficiency assessment will be conducted.
- Full availability for national and international travel .
- International work experience is a strong advantage. Education & Qualifications (Desirable, not required):
- Degree or formal training in Gastronomy / Culinary Arts. Specialized postgraduate training in Restaurant Management or F&B; Business Operations. Bonus

Skills:

- Experience in multi-unit restaurant operations.
- Proficiency in digital restaurant management & food-costing software.
- Familiarity with design software (e.g., InDesign, Photoshop).

What We Offer
at Livit:
- Stability & Growth: A long-term position driven by continuous learning and industry innovation.
- Creative Freedom: The chance to craft new F&B; brands, advise high-profile clients, and develop cutting-edge culinary concepts.
- People-First Culture: Clear growth opportunities aligned with your career goals in a collaborative, knowledge-sharing environment.
- Work-Life Balance: Hybrid work model with versátil

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Benefits:
Comprehensive private health insurance. ? Let’s talk

📌 Culinary & Operations Specialist F&B (Alcobendas)
🏢 Livit Design
📍 Alcobendas