Job Description:
- Work closely with standard recipes and plate presentation in order to maintain standards of quality in production and presentation.
- Follow the Standard Operating Procedures to complete requisitions, obtains proper signatures, submit, pick up, transport and store all items.
- Follow directions and maintain good working relationships with supervisors and managers.
- Maintain a good working relationship with other ambassadors, always acting in a professional manner.
- Perform other task or projects as assigned by hotel management and ambassadors.
- Work flexible hours as required by the hotel business.
- Inform the Chef de Cuisine of any food shortages before the item runs out.
- Inform the Chef de Cuisine of any excess food items that can be used in daily specials or elsewhere in the hotel kitchens.
- Perform any tasks as assigned by the Management.
- Understand and participate in achieving the kitchen's food cost, avoiding any food wastage.
- Constantly strive to reduce energy consumption through awareness.
- Report for duty in the assigned outlet with correct uniform in a timely manner.
- To delight our guests and provide excellent service by preparing and serving food as dictated by the menu. Helping out wherever necessary to deliver a special requested product that will exceed our guest's expectations.
- Monitor Kitchen maintenance and report any defects of operating equipment to the Chef de Cuisine.
- Set up work station with required mis en place, tools, equipment and supplies according to standards.
- Inspect the cleanliness and working condition of all tools, equipment and supplies. Ensure everything complies with standards.
- Check production schedule and parstocks.
- Establish priority items for the day.
Job Requirements:
- Previous experience in a fine dining and commercial kitchen, preferably luxury environment.
- Has the aptitude and willingness to undertake further development with Sofitel.
- Physically fit and able to stand for the duration of a shift (8 hours)
- Organises time and work efficiently
- Willingness to work evenings, weekends and public holidays as part of the job role.
- Projects professional image at all times through personal presentation / interpersonal skills.
- Appreciates and maintains an effective outlet for stress.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills, English essential.
- Initiates contacts and establishes rapport easily
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a small team.
- Works under pressure without negative impact.
