Sous Chef - ME Lisbon

Job description

ME Lisbon is a contemporary luxury lifestyle hotel that blends avant‑garde design, culture, and gastronomy in the heart of the city. Conceived as a vibrant cultural hub, it offers bold, personalized experiences where creativity, local influence, and high‑end culinary standards come together to surprise and inspire a modern, style‑driven clientele. Mission: As a Sous Chef, you will support the Head Chef in leading the kitchen operation at ME Lisbon, ensuring culinary excellence, operational efficiency, and the consistent delivery of a high-end gastronomic experience aligned with the brand’s luxury lifestyle identity. What will you have to do? • Support the Head Chef in overseeing the overall kitchen operation, ensuring consistency, efficiency, and excellence at all times. • Implement and uphold the F&B strategy, maintaining the highest standards of product quality, culinary direction, and presentation. • Lead, coordinate, and supervise kitchen teams, ensuring all preparations comply with established procedures and quality standards. • Contribute to menu development, daily specials, and cost control, aligned with product availability and defined margins. • Ensure full compliance with food safety, hygiene, and cleanliness standards, including HACCP implementation and audit participation. • Drive team recruitment, training, and professional development, while promoting sustainability initiatives and food waste reduction. What are we looking for? • 2 to 3 years of proven experience as a Sous Chef or in a similar leadership role within a luxury hospitality environment. • Solid background in gastronomic or fine‑dining restaurants. • Fluency in Portuguese and English, with strong communication skills. • In‑depth knowledge of food safety, hygiene standards, and HACCP regulations. • Demonstrated leadership abilities, with proven experience managing, mentoring, and developing kitchen teams. • Strong organizational skills, high attention to detail, and a commitment to operational excellence. • A proactive, hands‑on, and solution‑oriented mindset, aligned with a fast‑paced luxury lifestyle environment.

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