San Clemente Palace Venice is looking for a Junior Sous Chef to join our Culinary team. Are you a master of craft? Do you thrive in a team that succeeds together, demonstrating integrity and respect while acting responsibly? Do you embrace a growth mindset? We invite you to become a fan of the exceptional. Mandarin Oriental is the award-winning owner and operator of some of the most luxurious hotels, resorts and residences located in prime destinations around the world, with a strong development pipeline. Increasingly recognised for creating some of the world’s most sought-after properties, the Group provides legendary service inspired by Asian heritage whilst representing the very cutting-edge of luxury experiences. Nestled on a private island in the heart of the Venetian Lagoon, **San Clemente Palace**is more than a hotel — it is a sanctuary of timeless elegance, exceptional service, and refined hospitality. We are dedicated to delivering unforgettable experiences in one of the world’s most iconic destinations. **About the job** Based at the San Clemente Palace within the Culinary Department in Venice, the Junior Sous Chef is responsible for supporting the Sous Chef in overseeing daily kitchen operations, ensuring consistent quality, hygiene, and presentation across all sections. This role combines hands-on cooking with leadership responsibilities and contributes to the smooth and efficient running of the culinary team. The Junior Sous Chef reports to the Sous Chef. As Junior Sous Chef, you will responsible** for the following duties**: - Assist the Sous Chef in supervising kitchen operations and ensuring smooth workflow across all sections
- Lead and coordinate specific services or meal periods as required
- Ensure that all dishes leaving the kitchen meet the resort’s high standards for quality and presentation
- Monitor and enforce health, safety, and hygiene standards in accordance with HACCP regulations
- Train, mentor, and motivate junior kitchen staff and ensure clear communication within the team
- Assist with stock control, ordering, and inventory checks
- Support with menu planning, recipe development, and implementation
- Step in to lead the kitchen in the absence of the Sous Chef **As**Junior Sous Chef**we expect from you**: - Solid experience in upscale or fine dining kitchens, ideally in luxury hotel or resort environments
- Strong culinary skills and the ability to lead by example in a fast-paced setting
- Excellent organizational and time-management abilities
- Sound knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and kitchen best practices
- Ability to support, motivate, and train a diverse kitchen team
- Flexibility to work varied shifts, including weekends and public holidays
- Culinary qualification or diploma is essential; additional leadership training is a plus **Our commitment to you**
- Learning & Development. Your success is our success. We craft unique learning and development programmes for various stages in your career so that you grow, continuously.
- Heath & Colleague Wellness. Finding the right work-life balance is important. Your wellbeing matters to us. A variety of health benefits and wellness programmes are offered to all our colleagues, globally. We’re Fans. Are you?