Junior Sous Chef

About the role

Mandarin Oriental, Costa Navarino, a luxury beachfront resort with seven restaurants and bars, is looking for a Junior Sous Chef to join its Culinary team for season 2027. Based in the Culinary Department in Pylos, Messenia, Greece, the Junior Sous Chef ensures the smooth running of kitchen operations and a good working environment between colleagues, reporting to the Sous Chef.

Key responsibilities

• Check the quality of all food production, ensure live products received are fresh and high quality, and oversee stock rotation (FIFO).
• Carry out kitchen requisitioning and ordering.
• Check standard recipes for proper portion control and uniformity of taste and quality.
• Oversee food cost, kitchen supplies, kitchen energy costs and kitchen utensils.
• Propose and, when approved, initiate new services and products for guests.
• Motivate and lead by example, and make sure action points from daily briefings and operational meetings are followed.
• Complete additional tasks as assigned by management.

Required profile

• Valid EU passport or Greek residence permit.
• Globally recognized culinary qualification.
• 1-2 years of experience in a similar role.
• Good level of English.

What we offer

• Learning and development programmes tailored to each stage of your career.
• Accommodation and linen laundry, three complimentary meals per day at the colleague restaurant, and uniform and laundry of uniform.
• Private medical insurance and a range of health benefits and wellness programmes.
• MOstay: complimentary nights and discounted room rates for you and your family.
• Possibility to be selected as a Cultural Exchange Ambassador across the group.