Sous Chef - ME Lisbon

“The world is yours with Meliá” 

Joining Meliá is to embark on a journey without borders because the possibilities of growing and training here are endless. It is knowing that the world is yours and that you can work in many countries. And all with the feeling that you are part of a big family. 

It means knowing that you have started one of the most exciting journeys of your life, a journey in which inspiration will always accompany you.

Do you dare to be the owner of your professional career in an inspiring world? 😉🌟

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.

At Meliá we are all VIP 🌟

Great professionals who make everyday life easier and exceptional. From the junior to the most senior, all of them have unique and important qualities that make working at Meliá an opportunity for constant growth and a passport to create your future wherever you want.  

Our warmth, proximity and passion for what we do make working at Meliá an unforgettable experience, full of emotional moments and always with the feeling that you belong to a big family where we have people like you, VIP People. 

At Meliá Hotels International, we are committed to equal opportunities between women and men in the workplace, with the commitment of management and the principles contained in Human Resources policies. We also prioritize disseminating throughout the entire staff a corporate culture committed to effective equality, and raising awareness about the need to act jointly and globally.

We promote our commitment to equality and diversity, avoiding any kind of dicrimination, especially related to reasons of disability, race, religion, gender, or age. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our employees are essential for our success as a global company.

Additionally, we support the sustainable growth of our industry through a socially responsible team. In this sense, our motto is "Towards a sustainable future, from a responsible present". Thanks to al our collaborators, we make it possible. 

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