Sous Chef

Carcavelos – Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Salary: € 23, 800 per annum

Hours: 40 per week

A private British international school, located in Carcavelos, Lisbon. It is a co‑educational school for pupils aged 3‑18, catering for about 650 students and teachers daily. The school offers a core feeding of AM & PM snack, lunch and hospitality. The operation runs Monday to Friday and includes free parking at the school.

We are currently looking for a creative and effective Sous Chef to join our kitchen team in Carcavelos.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare all food service areas for the day's business and meal service.
• Ensure timely service of all meals and maintain client service standards.
• Follow company methods of preparation and presentation.
• Prepare, set‑up, serve, clean and store food, beverage or equipment for daily service.
• Follow good hygiene and safety practices while preparing all food for sale/service.
• Restock and replenish stocks and consumables during service periods.
• Notify the kitchen team of any food running out and pre‑empt delays in customer waiting.
• Complete all cleaning, hygiene and rubbish duties.
• Serve customers, visitors and guests in line with company and client service standards.
• Assist in the preparation and placing of orders.
• Ensure the kitchen operates in line with current health & safety regulations.
• Keep the kitchen clean at the end of each shift.
• Attend meetings and training courses as required.
• Notify the head chef of stock movements to ensure products are ordered for forthcoming menus.

General Responsibilities

• Attend all staff meetings as required.
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures and legislation.
• Maintain correct uniform and personal presentation.
• Carry out food temperature checks and other service checks.
• Carry out reasonable requests from management.
• Provide cover for other staff during absence periods.
• Report hazards to the Head Chef or Location Manager.

Key Personal Skills and Attributes

• Team working, listening skills and initiative.
• Impeccable personal presentation, hygiene and behaviour.
• Adaptability and flexibility.
• Willingness to learn and take responsibility.
• Ability to manage moderate heavy lifting, carrying and pushing.

Knowledge and Competencies

• Good understanding and use of verbal English.
• Good written English reading skills.
• Similar experience in customer and/or food preparation environments preferred.

About Us

Thomas Franks is a founder‑led, fresh food catering business focused on excellence and service delivered with individuality, passion and style. Our clients and people are paramount to our daily success.

Disclaimer

All applicants must be able to demonstrate that they have the Right to Work in Portugal to be considered for this role. A clear Certificado do Registo Criminal (Criminal Record Certificate) will also be required due to the nature of the business.

Diversity and Inclusion at Thomas Franks

We actively encourage applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds and continue to develop a culture of growth and inclusion. We invite applications from groups who are currently under‑represented, because greater diversity leads to exceptional results and a better working life.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Hospitality