Position: Sous Chef
Location: Marbella
Contract: Seasonal
Position overview
As Sous Chef, you support the Executive Chef in leading the culinary team and ensuring a consistent, high-quality food experience. You supervise kitchen operations, guide junior chefs, and contribute to menu development, always reflecting the Nikki Beach lifestyle.
Key responsibilities
Supervise all kitchen stations and daily operations
Direct food preparation and delegate tasks efficiently
Ensure food quality, consistency, and visual standards
Collaborate on menu development and recipe testing
Lead, motivate, and develop the kitchen team
Support inventory, ordering, and stock control
Maintain hygiene, safety, and sanitation standards
Troubleshoot during service and support high-volume periods
Coach commis chefs and apprentices; support scheduling
Assist with event menus and seasonal changes
What we’re looking for
- 3–5+ years experience in a professional kitchen, with at least 1–2 years in a leadership role (Sous Chef / Junior Sous / Chef de Partie acting up).
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A passionate about food, hands-on, calm under pressure, a fast problem-solver, team-oriented, and open to new techniques and styles.
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You know strong cooking techniques, food safety, menu planning, inventory & cost control, team coaching, equipment care, and high plating standards aligned with Nikki Beach expectations.
Why join Nikki Beach
Established by Jack and Lucia Penrod, Nikki Beach Hospitality Group epitomizes barefoot luxury hospitality, curating transformative lifestyle experiences through its global collection of iconic beach clubs, hotels, resorts, residences, dining concepts, and pop-ups. Recognized among the world’s best beach clubs and resorts, the brand continues to expand into new destinations and concepts, including Lucia, our restaurant and beach concept introduced in 2024.
For our team members, this means the chance to be part of a hospitality group with a celebrated 25-year legacy and an exciting future. Joining Nikki Beach Hospitality Group offers opportunities for growth and international exposure, with the ability to build a career across some of the world’s most sought-after destinations. As part of the Nikki Beach family, you will help shape unforgettable moments and contribute to the future of luxury hospitality.
