**Description**:At **OKU**, we believe in curating extraordinary experiences for both our guests and our team. We are committed to attracting top-tier talent from around the world, bringing together passionate individuals who share our vision for exceptional hospitality. We are seeking an experienced **Restaurant Sous Chef**to join us in opening OKU Andalusia, our newest five-star resort on Spain’s Costa del Sol, just moments from Sotogrande.This is a unique opportunity to become part of an award-winning and rapidly expanding lifestyle brand that is redefining modern hospitality with its laidback luxury ethos. We offer a remuneration and benefits package according to your profile, along with available accommodation options to ensure a seamless and rewarding experience as part of our team.Set to open this summer, OKU Andalusia is a stunning beachfront retreat that blends contemporary design, immersive dining, and a vibrant social atmosphere. As part of this exciting journey, you’ll join a dynamic and collaborative team that celebrates initiative, creativity, and excellence, offering ample opportunities for growth within a brand that is shaping the future of luxury hospitality.**ABOUT OKU**‘OKU’ is derived from the Japanese spiritual and architectural concept meaning ‘inner space’. OKU Hotels is a boutique collection of soulfully-curated, laidback luxury hotels, created for the modern traveler. Meticulously designed sanctuaries are conceived with barefoot luxury, local connections and slow living at heart.OKU Hotels is headquartered in London, with current properties operating in Ibiza and Kos, and a confirmed pipeline of hotels set to open in Turkey, Spain and the Maldives. OKU is targeting to own and/or operate a collection of over ten exquisite properties in new and captivating destinations worldwide, over the next five years.**RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE**- Assist the Head Chef in managing the daily operations of the kitchen.- Supervise and coordinate kitchen staff, ensuring efficiency and quality of service.- Prepare and cook dishes according to restaurant recipes and standards.- Manage food inventory and control costs, minimizing waste.- Ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene regulations.- Train and develop kitchen staff, fostering a positive work environment.- Collaborate in the creation of new dishes and menus.- Maintain the order and cleanliness of the kitchen.**CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS**- Proven experience as a Sous Chef or Line Cook in a high-quality restaurant.- Strong knowledge of culinary techniques, ingredients, and gastronomic trends.- Ability to lead and motivate a kitchen team.- Excellent communication and organizational skills.- In-depth knowledge of food safety and hygiene regulations.**Behavioural Competencies**- Strong leadership and decision-making skills.- Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.- Attention to detail and commitment to excellence.- Communication and teamwork skills.- Adaptability and flexibility to changes.**Technical Skills and Knowledge**- Mastery of various culinary techniques and cooking methods.- In-depth knowledge of different cuisines and dietary requirements.- Ability to create and develop innovative menus.- Knowledge of food safety and hygiene regulations (HACCP).- Ability to manage inventory and control food costs.- Ability to use and maintain kitchen equipment.- Personnel management skills.En **OKU**, creemos en ofrecer experiências extraordinarias tanto para nuestros huéspedes como para nuestro equipo. Estamos comprometidos a atraer talento de primer nível de todo el mundo, reuniendo a personas apasionadas que comparten nuestra visión de una hospitalidad excepcional. Estamos buscando** Restaurant Sous Chef**para unirse a nosotros en la apertura de OKU Andalusia, nuestro nuevo resort de cinco estrellas en la Costa del Sol, a pocos minutos de Sotogrande.Esta es una ocasión única para formar parte de una marca de estilo de vida galardonada y en rápida expansión que está redefiniendo la hospitalidad moderna con su filosofía de lujo relajado.OKU Andalusia, que abrirá este verano, es un impresionante refugio junto a la playa que fusiona un diseño contemporáneo, una oferta gastronómica inmersiva y un ambiente social vibrante. Como parte de este emocionante proyecto, formarás parte de un equipo dinámico y colaborativo que celebra la iniciativa, la creatividad y la excelencia, ofreciendo amplias oportunidades de crecimiento dentro de una marca que está dando forma al futuro de la hospitalidad de lujo.**ACERCA DE OKU**‘OKU’ proviene del concepto arquitectónico y espiritual japonés que significa ‘espacio interior’. OKU Hotels es una colección boutique de hoteles de lujo relajado cuidadosamente creados para el viajero moderno. Los espacios diseñados meticulosamente se conciben con el lujo descalzo, las conexiones locales y el slow living como principios fundamentales.OKU Hotels tiene su sede en