Junior Sous Chef (Nikkei Cuisine) – Six Senses Ibiza

About the job
As Junior Sous Chef specialized in Nikkei Cuisine , I will fully comprehend the vision of Six Senses to help people reconnect with themselves, others and the world around them and our values of local sensitivity and global sensibility, crafted experiences, emotional hospitality, responsible and caring, fun and quirky and pioneering wellness.

Sustainability, Wellness and Out of the Ordinary experiences are at the core of everything we do at Six Senses. I will safeguard these pillars and its strategic planning and development and ensure all directives, practices and initiatives are implemented, embraced, adopted within the hotel.

Duties And Responsibilities

In this role, I will support the Chef de Cuisine (Nikkei) and Sous Chef in assuming responsibility for the efficient operation of the Kitchen to provide exceptional product and service within brand operating standards.

By keeping abreast of industry trends and practices and updating knowledge and skills to improve the product and service offering, I will continually focus on the rejuvenation of the culinary experience. Menus and signature dishes will be constantly assessed to remain relevant and in keeping with Six Senses wellness and sustainability practices and with seasonal availability, while Destination Dining experiences will reflect this innovation and creativity from a culinary sense.

An important part of the role is to interact with guests and hosts in a professional, courteous and positive manner and proactively seek feedback. In the event of guest complaints, I will effectively carry out service recovery to the satisfaction of guests.

A high standard of personal appearance, grooming and hygiene, plus comprehensive knowledge of safety, security and emergency procedures will be maintained by myself and all hosts in line with brand and statutory requirements.

My constant interaction with and provision of support to and communication with other departments is intrinsic to the smooth functioning of the operation. I will perform any additional duties given to me by the Chef de Cuisine.

As Junior Sous Chef, I will support the Sous Chef and Chef de Cuisine on the supervision and development of all Kitchen hosts within the department through the provision of direction, delegation, interaction, encouragement and enthusiasm, discipline, training, performance evaluation and counselling to build a loyal, productive and effective team. I will ensure daily attendance registers are maintained and that hosts report for duty punctually, wearing the correct attire and deliver friendly, courteous, consistent and efficient service at all times.

Six Senses guidelines and standards of service and operation will be adopted and followed by all Kitchen hosts so that our performance benchmarks are maintained and exceeded. Product and service standards are continually reviewed through my physical presence in all kitchens on a regular basis. Service and product maintenance issues are promptly rectified, and equipment standards meet statutory requirements.

Skills And Experience

To execute the position of Junior Sous Chef (Nikkei Cuisine), I have the required qualifications, technical skills and more than five years’ experience in a similar role in luxury hotels with proven results. I possess a minimum of a Diploma in Culinary Arts or similar.

I am a personally involved, visible and proactive leader with excellent organizational skills, capable of providing focused direction and continuing to establish the property’s prominent position within the market. I possess a well-developed capability for strategic decision-making and a track record of proven results in the areas of customer satisfaction, operational excellence, host satisfaction, revenue and profit.

In terms of the frontline kitchen management, I have an intuitive sense of product and service quality, a passion for excellence and an understanding of the sophisticated needs of the luxury customer.

Technical skills include advanced MS Office platform, plus I have an excellent command of written and spoken English with some knowledge of the local language and customs.

An Out Of Ordinary Opportunity for you:

You will have the opportunity to join a professional, experienced and versatile Culinary team, as part of an international company in the midst of a growing process.
You will have the opportunity to be part of a passionate team driving excellence at a Sustainability, Wellness, and Responsible resort, entering its third season and becoming an iconic destination.
Possibility of accommodation in a shared apartment at a competitive price.

The above is intended to provide an overview of the role and responsibilities for a Junior Sous Chef at Six Senses Ibiza. It is not and does not infer that the above is an inclusive and/or exhaustive list of the duties and responsibilities inherent in the position.

I will maintain a thorough understanding of Six Senses in terms of guidelines, rules and regulations, operating standards, facilities and services.

Six Senses Ibiza is an equal opportunity employer. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.