A busy restaurant kitchen in Ponta Delgada, Portugal is looking for a skilled Sous Chef to help shape exceptional service and support a well-organized culinary team. This full-time, fixed-term opportunity comes with a minimum 1 year contract and suits someone with 3 to 5 years of hands-on experience who can contribute confidently to high-volume service. The role involves assisting with menu execution, preparing ingredients, monitoring portion control, guiding junior staff, ensuring cleanliness, and stepping in to maintain standards during peak service. Candidates should have residence in the European Union, speak Inglês Professional, and bring strong communication, adaptability, and problem-solving skills. No qualifications are needed, but a solid background in restaurant operations is expected. In return, the position offers a gross monthly salary of 1800 € to 2500 €, practical career development, and the chance to build experience in a professional restaurant environment with a clear, stable working arrangement.

Requirements

Minimum degree

None of the above

Experience

3 - 5 years

Work permit

European Union

Languages

English

Sous Chef or Chef de Partie wanted! What you’ll do: Support the Head Chef in developing and executing a seasonal menu that complements our speciality coffee and elevates the customer experience. Take charge of your section during service, ensuring smooth daily operations with a focus on quality, consistency, and efficiency. Uphold the highest standards of presentation, taste, and hygiene, following our kitchen procedures and food safety guidelines. Work hand‑in‑hand with the owners and Head Chef—hospitality professionals with over 20 years of experience—bringing passion, innovation, and commitment to every dish. Assist in managing stock, mise en place, and suppliers, helping to control costs and maintain a well‑organised and profitable kitchen.

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About the company

Tartaruga Sabia Lda

Ponta Delgada, Portugal

Restaurant

We opened CASCARA to create the kind of Café we had always looked for — simple food made from scratch, with good coffee and real ingredients. Fresh bread every morning, fresh milk from the Azores, handmade pastries, and light, comforting meals. We decorated the space with things we love: pieces with history, carefully selected to create a calm, welcoming atmosphere with soul. Neighbours know us. Travellers find us. CASCARA Coffee Shop, a beautiful and vibrant café in the heart of Ponta Delgada, is looking for talented and passionate Chefs and Pastry and/or Baker Chefs to join our team to evolve our project. We are searching for a professional with creativity, dedication, and leadership skills to shape the future of our offering.

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