Junior Sous Chef

About the role

Four Seasons Hotel Prague is looking for a Junior Sous Chef to play a key leadership role within its culinary team, supporting the Executive Chef in delivering exceptional dining experiences and maintaining the highest standards of quality. This is a hands-on position for a passionate culinary professional with a strong Italian culinary background, working in a fast-paced luxury hospitality environment. The role is full-time, with an expected schedule including mornings, afternoons, evenings and weekends, and is offered for an undefined period with a 3-month trial period.

Key responsibilities

• Support the Chef de Cuisine and Executive Chef in leading daily kitchen operations and maintaining culinary standards.
• Mentor, train and develop team members while fostering collaboration, growth and excellence.
• Contribute to menu development using strong knowledge of Italian cuisine, ingredients and culinary traditions.
• Ensure all dishes are prepared and presented consistently to the highest quality standards.
• Maintain compliance with HACCP, food safety, hygiene and sanitation requirements.
• Monitor food quality, costs, inventory and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with colleagues across departments to deliver seamless guest experiences.
• Act as a key operational leader in the absence of the Sous Chef.

Required profile

• Proven experience as a Junior Sous Chef, Chef de Partie or in a similar leadership role in a luxury hotel or high-end restaurant.
• Strong Italian culinary background with a deep understanding of authentic Italian cuisine and cooking techniques.
• Passion for mentoring and developing culinary talent.
• Fluent English; additional languages are an advantage.
• Current work authorization in the Czech Republic or an EU passport.

What we offer

• Competitive remuneration reflecting skills and contribution.
• Training and development programmes, including cross-training and internal learning platforms.
• International Task Force and relocation opportunities.
• Global travel benefits with complimentary and preferred rates at Four Seasons properties.
• Complimentary employee meals and uniform cleaning.
• Employee benefit cafeteria programme.
• Wellbeing support, team events and recognition programmes.