Join Our Global Family at RIU Hotels & Resorts!
With over 100 hotels in 20 countries and more than 70 years of hospitality excellence RIU Hotels & Resorts is a global leader known for exceptional service innovation and warm hospitality. In June 2024 we proudly opened RIU Turquoise and RIU Palace Mauritius forming the largest hotel cluster in Mauritius on the iconic Le Morne Brabant peninsula.
Join us as we continue to redefine luxury and excellence. Whether youre seeking to grow your career explore new horizons or work with a dynamic inclusive team RIU Turquoise and RIU Palace Mauritius offer unparalleled opportunities to thrive.
Position: Cluster Senior Executive Sous Chef
Department: Culinary
About the Role
As the Cluster Senior Executive Sous Chef you will oversee and coordinate culinary operations across multiple properties within the Mauritius cluster. Reporting directly to the Cluster Executive Chef you will play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional dining experiences maintaining consistency in culinary excellence and leading a diverse team across two flagship properties.
What Youll Do
- Lead MultiProperty Culinary Operations: Oversee kitchen operations across the cluster ensuring all teams meet the highest standards of quality efficiency and consistency.
- Deliver Culinary Excellence: Monitor and maintain the preparation and presentation of dishes ensuring they align with RIUs reputation for exceptional dining experiences.
- Drive Innovation in Menus: Collaborate with the Cluster Executive Chef to design and refine menus that reflect the uniqueness of each property utilizing seasonal ingredients and aligning with luxury allinclusive standards.
- Team Development and Leadership: Lead mentor and train Sous Chefs and culinary teams across both properties fostering a culture of collaboration excellence and continuous improvement.
- Standardize Operations: Ensure consistency in recipes portioning and presentation across all outlets upholding RIUs brand standards.
- Efficient Resource Management: Manage inventory and procurement processes optimizing costs while ensuring availability of highquality ingredients.
- Ensure Compliance: Uphold strict food safety hygiene and sanitation practices ensuring compliance with all health regulations and standards.
- Performance Monitoring: Evaluate the performance of culinary teams providing constructive feedback and guidance to enhance operations and maintain the highest levels of guest satisfaction.
What Were Looking For
- Extensive Culinary Experience: Proven experience in a Sous Chef role or similar leadership position within a professional kitchen preferably in a four/fivestar or allinclusive hotel.
- Strong Leadership Skills: Ability to lead inspire and develop a diverse team ensuring operational excellence and a positive workplace culture.
- Culinary Expertise: Advanced knowledge of cooking techniques flavor profiles and international cuisines with a creative approach to menu development.
- Organizational Proficiency: Excellent multitasking skills and the ability to perform under pressure in a highvolume highquality kitchen environment.
- Commitment to Excellence: A passion for creating exceptional dining experiences and upholding RIUs reputation for luxury and innovation.
What Youll Get
- Attractive Remuneration Package and Bonuses: Enjoy a competitive remuneration package.
- Access to Company Healthcare: After completing one year of service youll gain access to healthcare coverage with 50% of the cost covered by the company.
- Efficient Staff Transport: We provide reliable and efficient transport options for all employees to ensure a stressfree commute.
- Nutritive Meals While on Duty: Enjoy wellbalanced nutritious meals to keep you energized during your work hours.
- Special Discounts: Benefit from exclusive discounts at all RIU Hotels & Resorts worldwide giving you the opportunity to explore our global properties.
Why RIU Hotels & Resorts
- Your Growth is Our Priority: At RIU Hotels & Resorts we believe in nurturing talent from within. We are proud to provide our team members with opportunities to advance their careers through training mentorship and internal promotions ensuring your potential is recognized and rewardedwhether locally or internationally.
- A Culture of Belonging: Join a team where your ideas and efforts truly matter. We foster an inclusive collaborative environment where every voice is heard and success is celebrated together.
- Rewarding Your Commitment: Enjoy a career with competitive compensation employee benefits and perks that reflect our appreciation for your dedication and excellence.
Our Commitment
At RIU Hotels & Resorts we value diversity equity and inclusion as fundamental pillars of our success. We welcome all applications regardless of gender ethnicity religion disability age sexual orientation or gender identity. We believe that a diverse team enriches our culture and drives excellence in service.
Additionally we are firmly committed to sustainability and social responsibility. Through our Proudly Committed strategy we place sustainability at the heart of all our decisions. This program reflects our dedication to minimizing environmental impact promoting responsible practices and making a positive contribution to the communities where we operate.
By joining RIU you will become part of a company that not only strives for service excellence but also aims to create a positive impact on the world.