Company Description
TALENT DAY - OCTOBER 27TH 2025
Collegio alla Querce opens its doors to the next generation of hospitality professionals. An exclusive opportunity to meet, connect, and share our passion for excellence, respect and heartfelt service. We look forward to discovering individuals driven by curiosity, authenticity and the desire to grow.
Collegio alla Querce, Auberge Collection is a hilltop Italian retreat – once a cherished educational institution – and the only hotel in the city of Florence that provides sweeping vistas of both Florence’s historic town center and the rolling hills of Tuscany. Offering unmatched views of the iconic Duomo, the hotel’s gracious, 16th-century buildings are set in breathtaking terraced gardens. Perfectly placed in the city to offer the best of two worlds, the hotel offers 49 Guest Rooms, 28 Suites, and 6 Grand Suites. Multiple dining venues and event spaces include La Gamella, a fine-dining Italian restaurant with The Chef’s Table at its heart, mischievous Bar Bertelli, housed in the former principal’s office, poolside Cafe Focolare, and the original chapel, Sala Dorati and theatre, Il Teatro. Aelia Spa, the first-ever spa in partnership with Furtuna Skin, is a nature-ensconced haven dedicated to holistic wellbeing. The resort will also host a range of connection-driven experiences revealing Florence’s multifaceted Renaissance spirit.
For more information: auberge.com/collegioallaquerce
Job Description
At Auberge Collection, we honor the artistry of cuisine and the passion of those who bring it to life. As a Junior Sous Chef, you will serve as a vital member of the culinary leadership team, supporting the Sous Chef and Executive Chef in guiding daily operations, mentoring team members, and ensuring every dish reflects the precision, creativity, and excellence that define our dining experiences.
Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of everything that needs to be done! Within the Auberge family, our people always find new ways to look after the business, their guests, and their team members. Within this, the key responsibilities for this position are:
Culinary Leadership & Team Support
Assist in overseeing kitchen operations, ensuring consistency, quality, and timely service across all culinary outlets.
Mentor, train, and support junior kitchen staff, fostering growth, skill development, and teamwork.
Lead by example in upholding culinary standards and operational excellence.
Food Preparation & Menu Execution
Prepare and execute dishes to the highest standards, ensuring adherence to recipes, portioning, and presentation guidelines.
Collaborate with senior chefs in developing daily specials and menu enhancements that align with the culinary vision.
Support the planning and execution of specialty dinners, banquets, and private events.
Operational Excellence
Ensure proper use, care, and cleaning of all kitchen equipment and workspaces.
Monitor inventory and assist with ordering, requisitions, and cost control measures.
Maintain compliance with food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards at all times.
Creativity & Innovation
Contribute ideas for new dishes, techniques, and presentations that enhance the guest experience.
Support continuous improvement by sharing insights and feedback with the culinary leadership team.
This role is an invitation to grow into leadership while honing your culinary craft. As a Junior Sous Chef, you will inspire your team, refine your skills, and help deliver extraordinary dining moments that leave a lasting impression on every guest.
Qualifications
Experience & Education
3+ years of culinary experience, including 1 year in a supervisory or Chef de Partie role in luxury hospitality.
Culinary arts training or education preferred.
Technical Skills
Leadership & Teamwork
Attention to Detail
Flexibility
Additional Information
Auberge Collection is a portfolio of extraordinary hotels, resorts, residences and private clubs. While each property is unique, all share a crafted approach to luxury and bring the soul of the locale to life through captivating design, exceptional cuisine, innovative wellbeing, and gracious yet unobtrusive service. With 30 one-of-a-kind hotels, resorts, and residences, Auberge invites guests to create unforgettable stories in some of the world’s most desirable destinations.
For more information:auberge.com
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Friedkin is a privately held family of global brands spanning automotive, entertainment, hospitality, investments, and sports.
Founded in 1969 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, the company is led by Chief Executive Dan Friedkin, and united by a mission to build breakthrough brands that redefine the status quo.
The Friedkin portfolio includes Gulf States Toyota, 30WEST, Accelerated Solutions Group, AS Roma, Ascent Automotive Group, Auberge Collection, Congaree, Copilot Capital, Diamond Creek, Everton Football Club, GSFSGroup, Imperative Entertainment, Legendary Expeditions, NEON, Northside Lexus, Pursuit Sports, The Friedkin Group International, USAL and Westside Lexus.
For more information, please visit www.friedkin.com.
