Sous Chef (All-Day Dining Restaurant)

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in menu development, recipe creation, daily specials, and ongoing refinement of dishes in line with Lenea's concept and Rikas standards.
• Support the Head Chef with the team hiring, evaluation and trainings.
• Support the Head Chef with the Kitchen manuals creation.
• Lead and supervise all kitchen stations, ensuring smooth service flow and consistent quality throughout breakfast, lunch, and dinner periods.
• Take full responsibility for kitchen operations in the absence of the Head Chef.
• Train, coach, and mentor chefs at all levels, fostering strong technical skills and a performance-driven kitchen culture.
• Ensure all food preparation and presentation meets the restaurant's quality standards.
• Oversee kitchen stock, ingredients, and ordering, ensuring accuracy, availability, and cost control.
• Enforce strict FIFO procedures, proper food labeling, and storage standards.
• Manage waste reduction initiatives and support budgetary and cost-control targets.
• Maintain clean, organized, and fully stocked stations before and during service periods.
• Ensure full compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health regulations at all times.
• Monitor kitchen equipment and report maintenance needs promptly.
• Collaborate closely with Restaurant Management and F&B leadership on staffing, scheduling, and operational efficiency.
• Contribute creative ideas and improvements to enhance kitchen performance, menu appeal, and guest satisfaction.
• Uphold a positive, disciplined, and professional working environment in line with the Lenea brand.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Culinary Arts, Hospitality, or a related field, or a technical degree in culinary specialty.
• 3-5 years of experience as Sous Chef in high-end, luxury, or lifestyle restaurants, ideally in all-day dining or high-volume, design-led concepts.
• Previous pre-opening experience in a luxury or lifestyle restaurant is highly preferred.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, train, and develop a diverse kitchen team.
• Excellent knowledge of food safety, hygiene standards, and kitchen operations.
• Experience in stock control, ordering, waste management, and cost awareness.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure service environment.
• Creative, detail-oriented, and quality-driven mindset.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Flexible and reliable, with availability to work evenings, weekends, and peak trading periods.
• Experience in luxury, lifestyle, or design-led restaurant concepts is an advantage.
• Ability to work at an EU country.
• Advanced English language knowledge.
• Perks You'll Love
• Team rates at LUURA, Ennismore & Accor properties worldwide.
• Discounts at our restaurants, bars, and cafes.
• Access to art, cultural events & live music nights.
• Recognition that matters - from surprise gifts to team celebrations.
• Beautiful team spaces & comfortable accommodation (where applicable).
• Ready to Dive In?
• Bring your energy, your ideas, and your true self - and let's create something unforgettable together.
• 📍 Apply now and start your journey with LUURA .

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Additional Information

Your Role in the Story As the Sous Chef at LENEA (All-Day Dining restaurant), you are the operational and creative backbone of the kitchen, supporting the Head Chef in delivering a dynamic, high-quality all-day dining experience. Collaborating with Rikas concept, you ensure that every dish reflects Lenea's culinary vision while maintaining speed, consistency, and excellence in a fast-paced, design-led environment. You are a hands-on leader who inspires the kitchen team, drives operational efficiency, and ensures that Lenea's culinary identity, quality, and guest satisfaction meet and exceed Rikas stretch standards at all times.

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