Sous Chef

Description

Job Summary: Six Senses is seeking an experienced and passionate Sous Chef with a strong interest in wine, local products, and sustainability to supervise and lead a culinary team. Key Highlights: 1. Join an award-winning team in the Douro Valley 2. Work sustainably with wines and local products 3. Opportunity for growth within Six Senses and IHG Six Senses is recruiting a Sous Chef to join our team at the award-winning Douro Valley! We are looking for an experienced Sous Chef seeking a new challenge and passionate not only about working with wines and local products, but also about doing so sustainably. If this resonates with you, please send\-us your CV! Working as part of a kitchen team of approximately 50 staff, you will play a pivotal role in supervising and guiding our culinary team in creating dishes using local ingredients. Below are some of the tasks you will carry out on a daily basis: * Products and services will be continuously evaluated and reviewed to remain relevant, innovative, and aligned with Six Senses’ wellness and sustainability practices. * Focus on and regularly review, through my physical presence in my department, our strict adherence to LQA standards. * Assist in regular kitchen inspections and ensure any maintenance and product improvements are completed within the designated timeframe. * Follow correct plating presentation and side dish placement for all dishes. * Inspect received goods, ensuring all food items comply with purchase order sheets, receiving records, and purchasing specifications. * Assist in leading a dedicated and experienced host team to deliver Six Senses’ exceptional service standards. * Support and manage monthly inventory. * Follow pricing guidelines established by the property. * Support updating guest history profiles. * Deliver personalized experiences to all our guests and foster a desirable workplace for all our hosts. * Ensure clear and effective interdepartmental communication and interaction to support smooth property operations. * Supervise storage to ensure stock is available, properly stored, and compliant with Six Senses’ control and hygiene standards. * Provide guidance and control portion sizes and presentations for all dishes. * Review and monitor strict adherence to the department’s operational budget; all costs will be continuously monitored and controlled to drive profitability, while preserving required standards in every decision made. * Forecasting conducted daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annually to ensure budgets are met and exceeded. * Minimize payroll costs by maximizing productivity and efficient host scheduling. * Prepare and submit legally required and confidential documentation related to operations. We believe growth and wellbeing go hand in hand. Therefore, we offer: * A competitive salary * The opportunity to learn and grow within Six Senses and the IHG family, opening doors to global career opportunities * Daily Mission Wellness activities * Health insurance after 3 months Join us and become part of a team passionate about sustainability, hospitality, and personal development. Employment Type: Full\-time Compensation: €1,975.00 per month Benefits: * Meal card/ticket * Free parking * Health insurance Possibility of daily commute/relocation: * Lamego: Commute or be willing to relocate to the job location prior to starting work (Mandatory) Experience: * Sous Chef: 2 years (Mandatory) Work Location: On\-site