Job Summary: Six Senses Douro Valley is seeking an experienced and passionate Sous Chef committed to sustainable gastronomy to lead and innovate the culinary team. Key Highlights: 1. Lead the culinary team and create dishes using local ingredients. 2. Promote sustainability and wellness in gastronomy. 3. Opportunity for learning and growth within Six Senses and IHG. Six Senses Douro Valley is recruiting a Sous Chef to join the kitchen team at its property in the Douro Valley, Lamego, on a full\-time basis. This role is intended for an experienced professional passionate about cuisine, wine, local products, and sustainable practices, to support the supervision of a culinary team of approximately 50 colleagues. **Responsibilities:** Support supervision and mentoring of the culinary team; Contribute to creating dishes using local ingredients; Evaluate and review products and services to ensure relevance, innovation, and alignment with wellness and sustainability practices; Ensure strict adherence to LQA standards through regular departmental presence; Support regular kitchen inspections; Ensure maintenance and improvement actions are completed within defined deadlines; Ensure correct presentation of dishes and their accompaniments; Inspect received goods, verifying compliance with purchase orders, receiving records, and purchasing specifications; Support leadership of a dedicated and experienced team; Contribute to Six Senses’ exceptional service standards; Support monthly inventory management; Follow pricing guidelines established by the property; Support updating guest profiles and history; Deliver personalized guest experiences; Foster a positive work environment for the team; Ensure clear and effective interdepartmental communication; Supervise storage to guarantee availability, organization, and compliance with control and hygiene standards; Control portion sizes and dish presentations; Support operational budget control for the department; Continuously monitor costs to ensure profitability without compromising required standards; Support daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasting to meet budget targets; Contribute to payroll cost optimization through productivity and efficient team planning; Prepare and submit legally required and confidential documentation related to operations. **Requirements:** Previous experience as Sous Chef or in similar roles within a professional kitchen; Experience supervising or mentoring kitchen teams; Interest in wine, local products, and sustainable gastronomy; Knowledge of quality, hygiene, and operational standards in hospitality; Ability to work to high service standards; Organizational skills, attention to detail, and sense of responsibility; Strong communication and cross-departmental coordination abilities; Guest orientation and commitment to delivering personalized experiences; Interest in sustainability, hospitality, and personal development. **Offer:** Gross salary of €1,975; Full\-time position; Opportunity to learn and grow within Six Senses and the IHG family; Access to global career opportunities; Daily Mission Wellness activities; Health insurance after 3 months; Join a team passionate about sustainability, hospitality, and personal development; Work location at Six Senses Douro Valley, Samodães, Lamego; Accommodation is not provided for this position. **About Six Senses Douro Valley:** Six Senses Douro Valley is a hotel property located in the Douro Valley, recognized for its approach to hospitality, wellness, sustainability, and high-quality guest experiences.
João Santos
Indeed · HR
João Santos
Indeed · HR
