r&d sous chef - makris athens

MAKRIS Restaurant is looking for a creative and technically skilled R&D Sous Chef to join our culinary team. This role sits at the intersection of innovation and execution — developing new dishes, refining recipes, and elevating our menus while supporting day-to-day kitchen operations. You'll work closely with the Executive Chef to shape the culinary identity of MAKRIS, bringing fresh ideas to life without losing sight of consistency, quality, and cost efficiency.

Some of the responsibilities you will be entrusted with:

• Research, develop, and test new dishes, menu concepts, and seasonal offerings in line with MAKRIS's culinary vision.

• Standardize and document recipes, including precise costing, portioning, and plating specifications.

• Conduct tastings and trials with the Executive Chef and culinary team, refining dishes based on feedback.

• Source and evaluate new ingredients, techniques, and culinary trends relevant to the restaurant's concept.

• Support the Executive Chef in menu engineering, ensuring new items are commercially viable and kitchen-feasible at scale.

• Train kitchen staff on new recipes, techniques, and presentation standards.

• Maintain rigorous food safety, hygiene, and HACCP standards throughout the development process.

• Step into full Sous Chef operational duties as needed — supervising service, managing kitchen brigade, and ensuring smooth day-to-day running of the kitchen.

• Collaborate with F&B and procurement teams on ingredient sourcing, supplier relationships, and cost control.

Requirements

Useful to have:

• Culinary degree or equivalent certification from a recognized culinary institution.

• Thorough knowledge of food safety standards, sanitation regulations, and kitchen procedures.

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in a professional kitchen, with a focus on high-volume or fine dining environments.

• In-depth knowledge of various cooking techniques, ingredients, and food presentation.

• Excellent knowledge of the English language.

• Good knowledge of MS Office and POS (Point of Sales) systems.

What you will bring:

• The ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Proven experience in a supervisory role, demonstrating strong leadership and team management skills.

• Excellent planning and organizational skills for ensuring that workstations are set up correctly, staff members are efficiently assigned to tasks, and dishes are prepared and sent out in a timely manner.

• A genuine passion for culinary innovation, experimentation, and continuous learning.

Benefits

You will benefit from:

• The opportunity to shape and innovate the menu of a distinctive restaurant concept.

• A collaborative, creative kitchen culture that values ideas and craftsmanship.

• Competitive compensation package.

• Professional development and growth opportunities within the group.