As Sous Chef at Monasterio, a Belmond Hotel, Cusco, you will be the second-in-command of the hotel’s gastronomic operations, ensuring the proper functioning and maintenance of kitchen machinery, equipment, utensils, and associated facilities. Your objective will be to optimize the use of supplies, minimize waste and risks, and guarantee food safety and quality for both internal and external guests. This role is fundamental to ensuring culinary excellence in our guests’ experience and adherence to the brand’s highest standards. If you are seeking to develop your skills and be part of the future of luxury, this is your moment. **Key responsibilities include:** * Coordinate with the Executive Chef on developing the daily special dish. * Supervise food preparation and presentation for hotel staff. * Maintain an up-to-date inventory of utensils and ingredients, monitoring expiry dates and product quality. * Authorize staff leave requests and manage kitchen team schedules, including days off, vacations, and rest periods. * Place orders for products and supplies required for guest service and events. * Provide and ensure the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) for the kitchen team. * Review the event schedule and coordinate responses to special requests. * Supervise the stewarding team and the staff canteen chef. * Ensure proper maintenance of kitchen, pastry, storage, and refrigeration machinery, equipment, utensils, and facilities. * Coordinate and promote ongoing training for kitchen staff based on needs and improvement initiatives. * Guarantee order and hygiene in the kitchen area, complying with HACCP standards. * Ensure availability, quality, and correct usage of all products and supplies. * Guarantee operational readiness of the department with the required personnel per shift. * Maintain a positive work environment, fostering collaboration and mutual respect. **Requirements:** **What you bring:** * Diploma from a Culinary Arts School. * Minimum three years’ experience in similar positions. * Knowledge and experience in haute cuisine. * Proficiency in the O7 system. * Ability to develop technical sheets and recipes. * Knowledge of and experience applying HACCP food safety systems. * Emotional intelligence, meticulousness, and organizational skills. * Intermediate-level English proficiency. * Intermediate-level Microsoft Office proficiency. **Benefits:** **What we offer:** At Monasterio, a Belmond Hotel, Cusco, we take pride in cultivating a culture rooted in kindness, active listening, and genuine connections with our colleagues and guests. We offer a comprehensive range of compensation, perks, and benefits, including: * 100% coverage for oncological insurance for employees, plus corporate rates for spouses and children. * Complimentary stays and preferential rates at our iconic destinations. * Hotel points. * Staff cafeteria meals. We strive to create an environment where our employees can thrive both personally and professionally. With our commitment to your continuous development, you’ll have the opportunity to learn and grow alongside some of the most talented individuals in the industry. Join us and help create unforgettable moments for our guests, communities, and teams. This is your moment. Apply today! **About us:** A treasured landmark just steps from Cusco’s central plaza, Monasterio, a Belmond Hotel, was originally a monastery built atop the foundations of an Inca palace. Elegant arches, an exceptional art collection, and a gilded chapel are among the treasures of this restored monastery. Guests dine in atmospheric cloisters overlooking a lush courtyard and enjoy candlelit opera evenings. With our extensive offerings, the opportunities to build a unique career here are limitless. Join us and achieve the truly exceptional. The Belmond and LVMH family Monasterio, a Belmond Hotel, Cusco proudly belongs to LVMH and the global collection of iconic Belmond hotels, trains, and river cruises—renowned for delivering exceptional experiences worldwide. When you join one of our properties, you become part of a global family of historic hotels and breathtaking destinations, where our employees are at the heart of the Belmond experience. In accordance with Law No. 29973, the “General Law for Persons with Disabilities,” all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age.