Sous Chef (m/f/d)

SAN SONNEA; Funes; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff accommodation

Meals provided on days off

Discounts SAN SONNEA Collection

Job summary

SAN SONNEA is seeking a dedicated Sous Chef to join our luxury Farm-to-Table concept in Funes. You will help lead the kitchen, maintain top-quality dishes, and drive seasonal menu development with the Chef de Cuisine.

Responsibilities include overseeing daily service, guiding the kitchen team, and ensuring Hygiene and quality standards across all culinary offerings. Join a collaborative, high-end resort team with staff housing and meals provided.

Qualifications

• Several years of experience as a Sous Chef or in a comparable upscale luxury role.
• Strong ability to lead and coordinate a kitchen team.
• Passion for high quality regional seasonal products and Farm-to-Table cuisine.
• Experience with à-la-carte service, breakfast concepts and multi-course menus.
• Excellent organizational skills and sense of responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Support the Chef de Cuisine in organizing and leading the entire kitchen department.
• Lead kitchen operations during service and contribute at the highest culinary level.
• Motivate and support the kitchen team in daily operations.
• Ensure smooth operations across breakfast, lunch, Fine Dining, and Room Service.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

People management

Quality control

Farm-to-Table

Italian/English

Job description

To strengthen our kitchen leadership team, we are looking for a dedicated, creative and responsible Sous Chef (m/f/d) who actively supports our 5-star Farm-to-Table culinary concept and contributes to its continuous development together with the Chef de Cuisine.

Your Tasks

• Support the Chef de Cuisine in organising and leading the entire kitchen department
• Lead the kitchen operations during daily service and actively contribute at the highest culinary level
• Lead, motivate and support the kitchen team in daily operations
• Ensure smooth operations across breakfast, lunch, Fine Dining, Room Service and other culinary offerings
• Contribute to the creation and implementation of seasonal menus and dishes in line with our Farm-to-Table philosophy
• Take responsibility for the quality, presentation and consistency of dishes during service
• Support purchasing, goods control and the efficient and cost-conscious use of food products
• Ensure perfect mise en place and efficient kitchen operations
• Ensure compliance with and monitor our hygiene, quality and safety standards
• Support the development and implementation of special culinary experiences, including the Tasting Cube and fire-based cuisine
• Work closely with the Chef de Cuisine, Maître, service team and Management

Your Profile

• Several years of experience as a Sous Chef or in a comparable position within upscale or luxury hospitality
• Strong experience in leading and coordinating a kitchen team
• Passion for high-quality, regional and seasonal products and a strong affinity for Farm-to-Table cuisine
• Experience with À-la-carte service, breakfast concepts and multi-course dinner menus
• Strong quality awareness and high standards regarding product quality, taste and presentation
• Excellent organisational skills, a structured working style and a strong sense of responsibility
• Commercial awareness and sound knowledge of stock management and food cost control
• Hands-on mentality, resilience and enthusiasm for teamwork
• Very good command of Italian, German or English

What We Offer

• The opportunity to actively shape the culinary development of a new luxury resort from the very beginning
• Collaboration with an experienced Chef de Cuisine and an ambitious kitchen team
• Full-time position with long-term career prospects
• Individual training and development opportunities
• Attractive salary including additional benefits
• Direct collaboration with General Management and short decision-making processes
• Staff accommodation
• Meals provided also on days off (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
• Exclusive discounts on SPA treatments, products and stays within the SAN SONNEA Collection and partner hotels