Luxury Kitchen Lead: Junior Sous Chef for Upscale Dining

Raffles; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted stays across properties

Medical care

Commuting allowance

Multisport cards

Job summary

Raffles Europejski Warsaw in Warsaw, Poland, is seeking a passionate kitchen leader to join its luxury hotel culinary team as a Junior Sous Chef. You will supervise service during shifts, mentor kitchen staff, and help ensure outstanding food quality and flawless execution.

With a background in culinary arts and strong Polish and English communication, you will balance operational demands with staff development, uphold safety and sanitation standards, and contribute to the hotel’s renowned guest

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in a kitchen, preferably as Junior Sous Chef.
• Experience managing kitchen operations during a shift, including delegating tasks, supervising the team and ensuring smooth service.
• Diploma Certification in a Culinary discipline is an asset.
• Good command of Polish and English.
• Strong track record of cost control including food, equipment, labour and wastage to meet quality goals and hotel financial goals.
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Windows applications.
• Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities.
• Highly responsible & reliable, able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Team player with cohesive working style.

Responsibilities

• To consistently offer professional, friendly, and proactive guest service while supporting fellow colleagues.
• Co-management and training of kitchen staff, scheduling of work, and evaluation of staff performance.
• To ensure that the kitchen operates in a timely way that meets Raffles quality standards.
• To produce high-quality plates both in design and taste.
• Understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures.
• Accuracy and speed in handling emergency situations and providing solutions.
• To fill in for the Executive Chef in planning and directing food preparation when necessary.
• Resourcefully solve any issues that arise and seize control of any problematic situation.
• To order supplies to stock inventory appropriately.
• To balance operational, administrative, and Colleagues' needs.
• To follow kitchen policies, procedures, and service standards.
• Follow all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverage.

Skills

Leadership experience

Kitchen operations

Cost control

Staff management

Polish/English

Problem solving

Teamwork

Working under pressure

Education

Culinary diploma

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Job description

Raffles Europejski Warsaw in Warsaw, Poland, is seeking a passionate kitchen leader to join its luxury hotel culinary team as a Junior Sous Chef. You will supervise service during shifts, mentor kitchen staff, and help ensure outstanding food quality and flawless execution.

With a background in culinary arts and strong Polish and English communication, you will balance operational demands with staff development, uphold safety and sanitation standards, and contribute to the hotel’s renowned guest