Sous Chef

About the Company

Sunset Hospitality Group (SHG) is a leading global hospitality group, specializing in the development and operation of exceptional hospitality experiences across Hotels & Resorts, Restaurants, Beach Clubs, Nightlife, and Fitness. With a growing international portfolio across multiple destinations, SHG is recognized for creating distinctive lifestyle concepts that combine exceptional service, innovative experiences, and strong brand identities.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and passionate Sous Chef. The Sous Chef will support the Chef de Cuisine / Executive Chef in overseeing the day-to-day kitchen operations, ensuring consistently high food quality, presentation, hygiene, and efficiency. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Italian cuisine and a genuine passion for delivering authentic and high-quality dishes.

Responsibilities

• Support the Chef de Cuisine / Executive Chef in managing daily kitchen operations.
• Ensure all dishes are prepared and presented according to the concept's recipes, quality standards, and specifications.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, consistency, presentation, and portion control.
• Lead, supervise, and motivate the kitchen team during service.
• Ensure proper mise en place and smooth coordination between kitchen sections.
• Monitor food preparation, storage, and handling to ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene standards.
• Assist with menu development, recipe creation, and seasonal updates.
• Monitor stock levels, product quality, and food costs, minimising waste where possible.
• Coordinate with suppliers and the purchasing team to ensure the availability and quality of ingredients.
• Train and develop junior chefs and kitchen colleagues.
• Ensure the kitchen is maintained to a high standard of cleanliness, organisation, and efficiency.
• Support the implementation and maintenance of HACCP and company food safety standards.
• Assist with managing kitchen operations during busy services and special events.
• Perform other duties related to the role as assigned.

Required Skills

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience as a Sous Chef or in a similar kitchen leadership position.
• Strong experience in Italian cuisine is essential.
• Experience within high-end restaurants, luxury hospitality, or premium F&B concepts is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of Italian ingredients, cooking techniques, and traditional and contemporary Italian cuisine.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Strong understanding of food safety, hygiene, and kitchen procedures.
• Organised, hands-on, and able to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Passionate about food quality, consistency, and delivering an exceptional guest experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.