Junior Sous Chef

Mandarin Oriental, Costa Navarino is looking for a Junior Sous Chef to join our Culinary team, for season 2026.

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.

Mandarin Oriental, Costa Navarino is located on the southwest coast of the Peloponnese, one of the most unspoiled and breath-taking landscapes in the Mediterranean, and 45 minutes’ drive from Kalamata International Airport. The beachfront resort comprises of 99 suites and villas, all with outdoor terraces and sea views, along with seven restaurants and bars.

About the job

Based at Mandarin Oriental, Costa Navarino within the Culinary Department in Pylos, Messenia, Greece, the Junior Sous Chef ensures the smooth running of culinary operations and the good working environment between colleagues. The Junior Sous Chef reports to the Sous Chef. 

As Junior Sous Chef, you will be responsible for the following duties: 

• Check the quality of all food production in the kitchen, ensure all live products received are in top condition and are of top quality, oversee stock rotation (F.I.F.O.) and carry out the kitchen requisitioning and ordering.
• Check standard recipes ensuring proper portion control and uniformity of taste and quality.
• Oversee the overall food cost, as well as kitchen supplies, kitchen energy costs and kitchen utensils.
• Propose, and initiate when approved, new services and products for our guests.
• Motivate and lead by example. Ensure that all designated action points from daily briefings or other operational meetings are being followed by the individuals concerned.
• Complete additional tasks as assigned by management.

As Junior Sous Chef, we expect from you: 

• Valid EU Passport or Hellenic Residence Permit.
• Globally recognized Culinary Qualification.
• 1-2 years of experience in a similar role.
• Good level in English. 

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.
• MOstay. When you work as hard as our colleagues do, it’s important to take time off. As a member of the #MOfamily, you can stay with us wherever you go in the world. The MOstay programme offers complimentary nights and additionally attractive rates on rooms for you and your loved ones.
• 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.
• Task force opportunities across the Group of Mandarin Oriental. Depending on your role, you may have the opportunities to be selected as a Cultural Exchange Ambassador. CEAs help to spread our unique Oriental heritage and act as role models, demonstrating how Colleagues will work together to deliver on our vision, mission and philosophies.
• Accommodation and laundry of linen.
• Three complimentary meals per day at our Colleague restaurant.
• Uniform and laundry of uniform.
• Private Medical Insurance.

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