First Cook 1
About the job
- Experience as a cook.
- Proficiency in culinary techniques and solid knowledge of Portuguese cuisine.
- Ability to work in an organized, clean, and efficient manner under high-pressure and high-occupancy conditions.
- Ability to adapt between different service formats, including à la carte menus and buffet service.
- Immediate availability.
- Work across different kitchen stations and prepare, cook, and serve meals according to the set schedule.
- Ensure the quality, freshness, and presentation of each dish.
- Adapt to service needs, including buffet and plated service.
- Ensure compliance with HACCP standards and Portuguese health and safety regulations, including product traceability, temperature records, and cleaning work areas.
- Support receiving kitchen products, checking their quality, and storing ingredients appropriately.
- Minimize food waste through careful stock management and portion control.
- Collaborate with the kitchen and front-of-house/service teams to ensure smooth service and effective communication during busy periods.
About the company
Barrière is a French luxury hospitality and leisure group that operates hotels, casinos and gaming clubs, about 200 restaurants and bars, plus spas and golf courses. Its model combines high-end accommodations with on-site dining, gambling, wellness, and entertainment to create all-in-one destination experiences anchored by iconic properties like Fouquet’s. The company differentiates itself with a century-long, family-owned heritage, a vertically integrated portfolio, and a global push to showcase French hospitality in premier destinations. Its goal is to grow premier destinations that blend hospitality, gastronomy, well-being, entertainment, and culture while preserving the Barrière legacy.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Cannes, France
Founded
1980
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Barrière opened Fouquet’s Mykonos in May 2026, entering Greece’s luxury leisure market.
- The group recruited nearly 1,200 seasonal workers for summer 2026, signaling busy properties.
- Fiscal 2025 revenue reached about €1.45 billion, with hotels and restaurants growing faster.
What critics are saying
- Casino revenues still supply about 70% of 2025 sales, concentrating downside exposure.
- Portugal integration at Póvoa and Lisbon requires millions in capex through 2027.
- Barrière faces strategic cannibalization if international hotel expansion dilutes its Paris-centric luxury identity.
What makes Barrière unique
- Fouquet’s Paris earned Palace status in June 2026, strengthening ultra-luxury brand power.
- Barrière operates 34 casinos and 20 hotels across France and select Europe.
- Deauville renewed Barrière’s casino concession until 2044, locking in a flagship franchise.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Training Programs
- Wellness Program
- Profit Sharing