Sous Chef
Core
Lead kitchen operations and food delivery for a luxury all-day restaurant (Lana Lusa) during a hotel pre-opening phase.
Role type
Senior Sous Chef (Pre-opening)
Builds
A high-standard culinary operation for a luxury hotel in London
Domain
Luxury Hospitality / Fine Dining
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Kitchen operations management, team leadership and coaching, menu execution and development, food cost and waste control, food safety and HACCP compliance, pre-opening planning, multi-service coordination
Preferred skills
Mediterranean or Portuguese cuisine expertise, pre-opening experience, luxury hotel background
Technologies
None
Responsibilities
Support Executive Head Chef in running kitchen operations across breakfast, lunch, dinner, and events; lead assigned sections ensuring preparation, timing, and presentation standards; coach junior chefs and implement SOPs; coordinate with Front of House and hotel departments; monitor food quality, safety, and inventory; assist in menu tastings and recipe development.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC