Sous Chef - All-Day Dining Restaurant

About the role

Luura, a luxury hotel group, is looking for a Sous Chef for its Lenea restaurant, an all-day dining venue in Paros. The role is the operational and creative backbone of the kitchen, supporting the Head Chef in delivering a high-quality, fast-paced dining experience that meets Rikas stretch standards.

Key responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef with menu development, recipe creation, daily specials and dish refinement.
• Help with team hiring, evaluation and training, and contribute to kitchen manuals.
• Lead and supervise all kitchen stations across breakfast, lunch and dinner, and take full responsibility for kitchen operations when the Head Chef is absent.
• Train, coach and mentor chefs at all levels.
• Oversee stock, ingredients and ordering, enforce FIFO procedures, food labeling and storage standards, and manage waste reduction and cost control.
• Maintain clean, organised stations and ensure full compliance with food safety, hygiene and health regulations.
• Monitor kitchen equipment, report maintenance needs, and work with Restaurant Management and F&B leadership on staffing and scheduling.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Culinary Arts, Hospitality or a related field, or a technical culinary degree.
• 3-5 years as a Sous Chef in high-end, luxury or lifestyle restaurants, ideally all-day dining or design-led concepts; previous pre-opening experience in a luxury restaurant is highly preferred.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends and peak periods, and to work in an EU country.
• Advanced English.

Required skills

• Food safety, hygiene and kitchen operations.
• Stock control, ordering, waste management and cost awareness.
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.

What we offer

• Team rates at LUURA, Ennismore and Accor properties worldwide.
• Discounts at restaurants, bars and cafes.
• Access to art, cultural events and live music nights.
• Recognition such as surprise gifts and team celebrations.
• Beautiful team spaces and comfortable accommodation where applicable.