Saks Global Sous Chef Manager
- Location
- ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
- Seniority
- Manager
- Department
- Culinary & Food Production
- Posted
- May 19, 2026
About Saks Global
A prestigious luxury hospitality employer operating fine-dining outlets and signature restaurants within an upscale hotel or hospitality group. The organisation emphasizes culinary excellence, impeccable service and refined guest experiences typical of top-tier luxury hospitality brands.
Confidential luxury hospitality employer in Paris seeks Sous Chef Manager to lead kitchen operations and culinary team.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead day-to-day kitchen operations, ensuring consistency of quality, presentation and timing across all outlets and services.
- Supervise, coach and schedule culinary teams; recruit and develop cooks and demi-chefs to maintain high performance standards.
- Collaborate with the Executive Chef on menu development, seasonal offerings and special event menus while preserving brand culinary identity.
- Oversee cost control, portioning, waste reduction and supplier relations to meet budgetary targets and food cost KPIs.
- Enforce strict food safety and hygiene standards (HACCP) and ensure all regulatory inspections and internal audits are met.
- Coordinate banquet and à la carte service flow, liaising with front-of-house to deliver seamless guest experiences.
- Manage inventory, stock rotation and ordering processes to optimise kitchen efficiency and minimise spoilage.
Qualifications
- Professional culinary diploma or equivalent certification from a recognised culinary institute.
- Advanced knowledge of classical and contemporary culinary techniques applicable to luxury and fine-dining environments.
- Food safety certification (HACCP) and demonstrable experience implementing kitchen hygiene systems.
- Strong leadership capability with experience managing multicultural teams in high-pressure service environments.
- Proven financial acumen for food cost control, menu engineering and supplier negotiation.
Skills
Experience
Typically 5+ years of progressive culinary experience, including several years in a supervisory or sous-chef capacity within luxury hotels, Michelin-starred restaurants or high-volume fine-dining establishments.
Education
Culinary diploma or equivalent professional culinary qualification; additional food-safety certification preferred.
Workplace
This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
The employer cultivates a disciplined, detail-oriented kitchen culture that prizes culinary craftsmanship and refined hospitality. Staff are expected to uphold exacting standards while collaborating across departments to deliver memorable, guest-centred dining experiences.
About Cerulean
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Frequently Asked Questions
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