Sous Chef (CURA Restaurant)

Four Seasons; Lisboa; On-site; EUR 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Vacation leave

Training programs

Employee travel program

Uniforms provided

Free meals

Medical insurance

Retail & spa discounts

On-site gym

FS Benefits access

Job summary

Four Seasons in Lisbon is seeking a Sous Chef to join CURA Restaurant. You will be essential to the Food & Beverage team, working with the culinary leadership to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

The successful candidate will have a college degree in hospitality or culinary arts (or equivalent), at least one year in a supervisory kitchen role, and proficiency in Portuguese and English. You will help lead a skilled kitchen staff and uphold Four Seasons standards daily.

Qualifications

• College degree or equivalent experience in hotel/restaurant management or culinary arts.
• Minimum one year of previous experience in culinary/food & beverage supervisory roles.
• Working knowledge of kitchen division operations.
• Must have authorization to work in an European country.
• Reading, writing and speaking Portuguese and English.

Responsibilities

• Support the Restaurant Chef in planning, organizing, controlling and directing the work of employees in the Kitchen Department.
• Maintain superior quality and consistency in food preparation.
• Demonstrate passion for cuisine and strong attention to detail in daily operations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong work ethic

Portuguese and English proficiency

Education

College degree in hotel/restaurant management or culinary arts

Job description

About Four Seasons:

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.

At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.

About the location:

Lisbon's most iconic address. Located in the heart of Lisbon, our historic Hotel wears the cultural heart and soul of Portugal on its sleeve. Inside, art-deco sensibilities mingle with an updated Louis XVI style, and a collection of important contemporary local artwork fills our halls. Outside, views of the city's rolling hills and brightly tiled exteriors spread out before you. After spending the day exploring the city sights, many just steps from the Hotel, we invite you for a seasonally inspired, Michelin-starred gastronomic experience at CURA restaurant.

About the role

We are looking for a Sous Chef to join our Team in Lisbon, at CURA Restaurant!

The Sous Chef is an essential member of the Food & Beverage team dedicated to providing exceptional quality and service to our guests and serving as part of the management team leading the culinary team.

What you will do

• passionate about cuisine
• ttention to detail and a strong work ethic a
• support the Restaurant Chef in planning, organizing, controlling and directing the work of employees in the Kitchen Department responsible for food preparation while ensuring superior quality and consistency.

What you bring

• College degree preferably specializing in hotel/restaurant management or culinary arts, or equivalent experience is required;
• Minimum one years previous experience in culinary/food & beverage line, supervisory or assistant manager positions;
• Requires a working knowledge of division operations
• The candidate must hold the required authorization to work in an European country;
• Reading, writing and oral proficiency both in Portuguese and English.

What we offer

• Competitive compensation package
• Statutory vacation allowance plus one additional day of paid leave
• Outstanding training programs and career development opportunities, including enriching international taskforce opportunities
• Employee travel program with complimentary stays at Four Seasons properties worldwide
• Provision of employee uniforms
• Complimentary meals at our much-loved Sabores Employee Restaurant
• A birthday cake prepared especially for you by our renowned Pastry Team for you to celebrate with your loved ones
• Comprehensive medical insurance, with the option to extend coverage to family members, plus access to an on‑site doctor for preventive care
• Exclusive retail, spa, and food & beverage discounts within the hotel
• Access to a modern, fully equipped employee on‑site gym
• Full access to the FS Benefits platform