Let's Go Lisbon!
Opening in late 2026, The Standard, Lisbon marks our long-anticipated arrival in one of Europe's most happening cities. Located at Palácio Santa Clara, the hotel rises above the colourful alleyways of Alfama—Lisbon's most picturesque neighbourhood—offering front-row views of the river. Built atop the ancient College of St. Francis Xavier, which served as the Portuguese Royal Navy Hospital for over 200 years, the property is being reimagined by acclaimed architect Samuel Torres de Carvalho. His design respects the building's heritage while looking ahead to a bold, unconventional Lisbon.
Anchored in food, music, art, and culture, The Standard, Lisbon brings our signature design and experience-driven philosophy to Portugal. With 165 guestrooms and 24 adjacent apartments, the expansive property features vibrant spaces for day- and nightlife programming. The ground floor welcomes guests and locals with a lobby lounge, pharmacy bar, all-day dining restaurant, and multiple terraces, gardens, and a pool deck. Upstairs includes a café, spa, gym, and event spaces. The rooftop bar and terrace are poised to become a neighbourhood destination.
As we enter our pre-opening phase, we're now looking for a Junior Sous Chef to join our kitchen leadership team and help bring our culinary vision to life.
This role will report directly to the Executive Chef, Fer Serrano, whose globally influenced, ingredient-led approach will shape the culinary identity of The Standard, Lisbon, which promises to be 'Anything but Standard'.
Your Role
Our Restaurants, Bars, Clubs and Rooftop terraces are legendary, and The Standard is synonymous worldwide as a shining beacon for Nightlife. As a Junior Sous Chef, you will support the day-to-day operation of the kitchen, working closely with the Executive Chef, Senior Sous Chef and Sous Chef to help deliver a high-volume, quality-driven culinary experience. This is a hands-on role for a passionate and ambitious chef looking to take the next step in their leadership journey within a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
You will take responsibility for running your section during service, ensuring dishes are prepared and presented consistently to the highest standards. You will support the leadership team by supervising Commis Chefs and Chef de Parties, coordinating preparation, maintaining organisation throughout service, and stepping up to lead sections when required.
Beyond service, you will assist with stock rotation, ordering, food preparation planning and maintaining food cost controls. You will support menu implementation, recipe consistency and seasonal changes while ensuring quality, flavour and presentation remain true to our culinary vision.
You will also play an important role in developing junior members of the brigade, sharing knowledge, maintaining high standards, and contributing to a positive, respectful and collaborative kitchen culture. With a strong understanding of food safety, hygiene and health & safety procedures, you will help ensure compliance is maintained while always looking for ways to improve efficiency, organisation and consistency across the kitchen.
This is not a 'Standard' Junior Sous Chef role, so you will need to have serious stamina and passion, be highly social, upbeat and friendly; confident under pressure; thrive in a high-volume, high-energy environment and work equally well independently and as part of a wider kitchen leadership team.
Do you have what it takes to be our Junior Sous Chef at The Standard, Lisbon...
Proven experience as a Junior Sous Chef or an experienced Chef de Partie ready to step into a leadership role within a high-volume, quality-driven kitchen, ideally gained within a similar Lifestyle Hotel or premium destination restaurant in Lisbon or Portugal.
In addition to this you may also have…
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Pre-opening Hotel or Restaurant experience is an advantage.
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Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage your section efficiently during preparation and service.
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Confidence supervising junior chefs and supporting day-to-day kitchen operations.
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Experience contributing to menu execution while maintaining consistency and quality.
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Good understanding of food safety, hygiene and health & safety standards.
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Ability to remain calm, organised and focused in a fast-paced environment.
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Strong communication skills with a collaborative and positive approach to teamwork.
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A genuine passion for great ingredients, cooking techniques and continuous learning.
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A good understanding of the Lisbon restaurant and culinary scene, the latest trends and exciting new places to discover.
If you think you have what it takes to be our Junior Sous Chef and help shape our culinary identity at The Standard, Lisbon, we'd love to hear from you!
All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the European Union. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates prior to commencing employment.
