Sous Chef (EU work eligible)

Application Deadline: 11 September 2026

Department: Kitchen

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Latvia - Riga

Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Direct food preparation in collaboration with the Head Chef.
• Dishes are prepared, cooked, immaculately presented and served according to the restaurant’s menu, hotels philosophy, high-quality standards set by Kempinski
• Maintain comprehensive product knowledge including ingredients, equipment, suppliers, markets, and current trends and make recommendations for appropriate adjustments to kitchen operations accordingly.
• Assist with organizing special events and special food promotions.
• Assist with menu planning, inventory, ordering and management of supplies.
• Ensure that food is top quality and that kitchen is in good condition.
• Oversee and supervise kitchen and stewarding staff including scheduling and training.
• Offer suggestions and creative ideas that can improve the kitchen’s performance.
• Monitor and maintain kitchen equipment.
• Maintain sanitation, health and safety standards in work areas at all given time and complies with food safety standards
• Attend all briefings and participate in training.
• Follow food and beverage safety and hygiene policies and procedures.
• Other ad-hoc duties as assigned

Competencies:

• Positive attitude and team player with ability to work independently, thrive under pressure in challenging circumstances and come up with proactive, rational solutions.
• Possesses minimum 3 years’ experience in a culinary role  
• Ability to identify and delegate tasks effectively
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Outstanding commitment to hygiene and HACCP.
• Self-starting, responsible, committed way of working with a high sense of ownership.
• Open and engaging personality with an excellent eye for detail.
• Team-oriented working style
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Experience and ability to work in a fast-paced, high-growth and changing environment
• Entrepreneurial, straightforward, team player, works well under pressure, people oriented
• Ability to operate PC and office systems
• Good knowledge of English, knowledge of Latvian is beneficial.
• EU work eligibility (EU passport or an existing Latvian work visa).

Your Benefits:

• Growth: Exciting work environment with multifaceted development opportunities, career tracks, and transfer options within an expanding international hotel group.
• Onboarding & Training: 2 orientation days, mentor system, onboarding plan, wide range of internal/external training, cross-trainings and online courses
• Discounts & Perks: Kempinski employee rates across all Kempinski hotels and Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) properties, F&B and SPA discounts, and further local shop discounts via corporate benefits.
• Culture: Team events, employee parties, and Kempinski Global Engagement Activities.
• Well-being: Health & accident insurance, meals provided in our colleague restaurant, and free uniform cleaning service.
• Recognition: Fair salary, service charge applicable, appreciation gifts, and recognition for company loyalty.