Junior Sous Chef - Luxury Kitchen, Hands-On Leadership

Rosewood Hotel Group; Österreich; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Rosewood Schloss Fuschl in Austria is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to support the Culinary leadership team in daily kitchen operations and to maintain exceptional food quality. You will lead by example, coach Commis Chefs and Chef de Parties, and ensure HACCP compliance.

In this role you will collaborate with the Food & Beverage team to create memorable guest experiences and uphold Rosewood's commitment to quality, creativity, and Sense of Place philosophy.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Junior Sous Chef or similar supervisory culinary role within luxury hospitality.
• Strong culinary skills and a genuine passion for food and hospitality.
• Leadership potential and ability to develop team members.
• Solid understanding of food safety, hygiene regulations and HACCP standards.
• Highly organized and able to perform in a fast-paced environment.
• Fluent English; German language skills are an advantage.
• Willingness to work shifts, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operation of the kitchen and deliver exceptional food quality.
• Lead and develop the culinary team while upholding Rosewood standards.
• Curate extraordinary dining experiences and inspire excellence.
• Support the Sous Chef and Executive Chef in daily kitchen management.
• Ensure consistent food preparation, presentation, and hygiene.
• Supervise service and culinary colleagues during peak hours.
• Assist in training and developing Commis Chefs and Chef de Parties.
• Coordinate mise en place, production, and service requirements.
• Maintain safety and HACCP compliance across kitchen areas.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Food safety & HACCP

Team development

Quality-driven approach

Communication & teamwork

English language

German language (advantage)

Job description

Rosewood Schloss Fuschl in Austria is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to support the Culinary leadership team in daily kitchen operations and to maintain exceptional food quality. You will lead by example, coach Commis Chefs and Chef de Parties, and ensure HACCP compliance.

In this role you will collaborate with the Food & Beverage team to create memorable guest experiences and uphold Rosewood's commitment to quality, creativity, and Sense of Place philosophy.