Sous Chef (M/F) - Tivoli Avenida Liberdade Lisboa Hotel

Minor Hotels; Lisboa; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Employee dining room

Uniform provided

Discounted hotel rates

Laundry service for uniforms

Job summary

Tivoli Hotels & Resorts in Lisbon is seeking a Sous Chef (M/F) to lead culinary operations and maintain exceptional service. You will train, assign duties and supervise kitchen staff during prep, cooking and plating, while helping develop new menus and reviewing banquet orders.

You will organize the department with the Executive Chef, manage resources, monitor stock, ensure quality and HACCP compliance, and support staff training. Fluency in the local language plus English is valuable.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years’ experience as a Chef de Partie in a hotel or similar.
• Vocational training in hospitality/F&B/kitchen.
• Fluency in local language; English knowledge is valuable.
• Working knowledge of computer software (MS Office, POS).
• Strong management and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Organize and coordinate the department with the Executive Chef.
• Assist in creation, management and review of the gastronomic offer, including menus.
• Supervise preparation, cooking and presentation of dishes to standard.
• Oversee stocks, inventories and procurement of utensils and ingredients.
• Enforce quality, HACCP and safety standards; support staff training.

Skills

Management skills

Organizational skills

English knowledge

POS / MS Office

Team supervision

Education

Hospitality/F&B/kitchen Vocational training

Tools

Microsoft Office

POS

Job description

Join Tivoli Hotels & Resorts, a unique eclectic brand that encompasses idyllic beaches, cosmopolitan locations, and luxurious destinations.

Immerse yourself in Tivoli’s philosophy and its long-lasting heritage, that stands out in mature and new emerging markets, from iconic destinations in Europe to Middle East, from Brazil to Greater China.

Embrace the timeless, dedicated and distinctive essence of Tivoli Hotels & Resorts. We believe in creating bene vivre experiences inspired by timeless hospitality, inviting our guests to live in the moment, encompassing extraordinary service, innovative contemporary F&B, while providing insider destination knowledge.

What will be your mission?

As Sous Chef (M/F), you will be committed to providing our guests with exceptional service, quality, and value. You will assist with training, assigning duties and supervision of the kitchen staff during the preparation, cooking and garnishment of food items.
You will also assist in the development of new menu offerings, banquet menus and reviewing all banquet event orders.

What will you do?

• Organize and coordinate the operative of the department, jointly with the Executive Chef, in the optimization of the human and material resources that the hotel provides.
• Support the Executive Chef in the creation, design, management and control of the entire gastronomic offer of the hotel proactively, with periodic review (Data sheets, PSP, Menu Engineering).
• Together with the kitchen staff, supervise the preparation, cook and presentation of the high quality dishes according to recipes/menu within company guidelines.
• Supervision in the management and control of stocks, orders and inventories of utensils, food and drink necessary for the operation of the hotel.
• Supervision of the quality of the products and utensils used in the services.
• Supervision in the task cleaning plan for all kitchen facilities.
• Support the Executive Chef in the selection, training and evaluation of all the staff.
• Daily supervise the correct image of the personnel in charge and correct treatment with the client.
• Address and resolve customer complaints and suggestions and forward them to your superior.
• Collaboration and support to all departments of the hotel.
• Supervise and consolidate the standards in terms of quality, environment, HACCP and prevention of occupational hazards in the company and collaborate with the hotel in its compliance and continuous improvement.
• In the absence of the Executive Chef, he will assume all his responsibilities.

What are we looking for?

• At least 2-3 years’ experience as a Chef de Partie, preferably in a hotel of similar size and complexity.
• Vocational training on hospitality/F&B/kitchen.
• Fluency in local language is a must and knowledge of English is highly valuable.
• Working knowledge of various computer software programs (Microsoft Office, POS, etc).
• Excellent management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Customer service oriented.
• Focus on detail.
• Flexible and reliable.
• Good team player.

Why choose us?

At Minor Hotels Europe & Americas we are committed to shaping exciting careers worldwide and cross-cultural experiences. Our journey is fuelled by the passion and dedication of our incredible teams, who also enjoy inspiring and exclusive benefits such as:

• Worldwide experience – diversity of 150 different nationalities.
• Career development opportunities full of national and international challenges.
• Wide range of training programmes to enhance your skills.
• Wellbeing initiatives, including flexible working conditions.
• Team member recognition programmes, including Memorable Dates.
• Ability to make a difference through our sustainability programme and volunteering initiatives.
• Team member rates and promotions, offering discounted rates in our hotels around the world and exclusive benefits through our corporate loyalty programme.
• Additional Dismissal Day to Celebrate Anniversary Day
• Credits awarded based on years of service to convert stays or meals at Minor, National and International Group hotels, resorts and restaurants
• Health insurance
• Home Medical Assistance
• Dining room with free access to employees and interns
• Free uniform and access to laundry room for uniform cleaning
• Participation in various internal actions and in social and environmental responsibility projects
• Protocols with local partners - access to discounts for employees

Minor Hotels Europe & Americas is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all team members are valued and supported equitably. We promote equal opportunities and embrace diversity in all its forms. We warmly welcome everyone.

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