Sous-chef

Tarabel Lisbon; Lisboa; Presencial; EUR 24 000 - 32 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Tarabel Lisbon in Lisbon is seeking a seasoned Sous-Chef to support the Head Chef with daily kitchen operations, menu development, and plating. You will supervise a kitchen team, manage mise en place, and ensure high standards of quality and hygiene in a busy service environment.

You will coordinate tasks, train staff, and ensure HACCP procedures are followed, while assisting with ordering, stock control, and waste reduction to enhance guest experiences.

Qualificações

• Proven experience in a professional kitchen, ideally as Sous-Chef or Chef de Partie in a high-standard restaurant.
• Strong knowledge of fundamental and advanced culinary techniques with attention to presentation.
• Excellent organisational and team-management skills, including service planning and coordination.
• Good knowledge of hygiene, food safety standards and HACCP procedures.
• Ability to work under pressure with a strong sense of service and teamwork.
• Portuguese and English language skills are an advantage.
• Culinary training from a hospitality or culinary school, or equivalent experience.
• Genuine interest in local and international cuisine.

Responsabilidades

• Support the Head Chef in organisation and supervision of daily kitchen operations.
• Contribute to menu development, mise en place, food preparation, cooking and plating.
• Ensure consistent quality and compliance with house standards.
• Coordinate the kitchen team, assign tasks, train team members.
• Ensure hygiene, food safety and HACCP procedures are followed.
• Assist with ordering and stock management and help reduce food waste.
• Work closely with management and front-of-house to ensure a smooth service.

Conhecimentos

Professional kitchen experience

Culinary techniques

Team management

HACCP & hygiene

Working under pressure

Languages: Portuguese/English

Culinary education

Cuisine interest

Formação académica

Culinary training/education

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Job Description

Company Description

Tarabel Lisbon is a hospitality establishment based in Lisbon, known for its welcoming atmosphere and attentive service. Our team places great emphasis on the quality of our products, culinary creativity, and respect for gastronomic traditions.

Working at Tarabel Lisbon means joining a dedicated team where teamwork, attention to detail, and high standards are at the heart of everything we do. We value initiative, professional development, and a respectful and inclusive working environment.

Job Description

We are looking for a Sous-Chef to join our kitchen team in Lisbon on a full-time, on-site basis.

As Sous-Chef, you will support the Head Chef in the organisation and supervision of daily kitchen operations and services. You will contribute to menu development, mise en place, food preparation, cooking and plating, ensuring consistent quality and compliance with the standards of the house.

You will help coordinate the kitchen team, assign tasks, support and train team members, and ensure strict compliance with hygiene, food safety and HACCP procedures.

You will also assist with ordering and stock management and contribute to reducing food waste.

Working closely with both management and the front-of-house team, you will help ensure smooth service and an excellent guest experience.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a professional kitchen, ideally as a Sous-Chef or Chef de Partie in a restaurant with high standards of quality.
• Strong knowledge of both fundamental and advanced culinary techniques, with excellent attention to presentation and detail.
• Strong organisational and team-management skills, including service planning, team coordination and the ability to prioritise during busy periods.
• Good knowledge of food hygiene, food safety standards and HACCP procedures, with a rigorous approach to compliance and quality control.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure, with a strong sense of service, good communication skills and a positive team spirit.
• Portuguese and English language skills are an advantage.
• Culinary training from a hospitality or culinary school, or equivalent professional experience, is appreciated.
• A genuine interest in both local and international cuisine.