Job Purpose
We are looking for a Sous Chef whoose responsibilities are as follows:
-Updating the Executive Sous Chef about the daily kitchen activities and the kitchen team
-Ensuring the preparation and presentation of food is in line with company standards and brand requirements
Main Roles
-Assists the Executive Sous Chef and Executive Chef in the daily operation of the kitchen
-Replaces the Executive Sous Chef during vacations and leaves and taking care of the kitchen’s overall activities
-Observes compliance with the company’s policies and procedures, as well as governmental laws and regulations
-Ensures accuracy and quality of received food products and other supplies as required for daily operations
-Ensures submission of all relevant documents to Executive Sous Chef for immediate processing
-Inspects products quality during and after preparation, and makes adjustments as required
-Assists Executive Sous Chef in inspecting all food and products are consistently prepared and served
according to the restaurant’s recipes, portioning, cooking and serving standards
-Meets customer requirements in terms of special requests and dietary needs
-Collaborates with Executive Chef regarding special requirements, VIPs, functions, etc.
-Ensures the proper appearance (condition of uniforms) and grooming of all kitchen staff
-Monitors daily attendance of kitchen staff and arrange production planning smoothly
-Constantly develop skills and knowledge
-Performs other duties pertinent to this job as assigned.
-Communication & Working Relationships
-Communicates professionally with the Executive Sous Chef and Kitchen Management
-Communicates report and kitchen operational issues on a daily basis with the Kitchen Management
-Works closely with subordinates to ensure information transmission at all times
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
-Certified Culinary Arts Diploma
-Minimum 5 years as Sous Chef / Junior Sous Chef in similar concepts
-Good knowledge of different types of cuisines especially Italian.
-Prior management experience in a similar kitchen environment
-Fluent in English
-Good knowledge of kitchen policies and procedures, their development and applications
-Excellent knowledge of Food Safety, HACCP, Sanitation, and Personal Hygiene basics
-Ability to maintain high quality control standards
-Excellent interpersonal, communication and management skills
-Strong planning and budgetary skills
-High coaching skills are a must in order to maintain the positive and supportive role with the kitchen teams
-Highly cooperative team spirit
-Excellent leadership skills and the ability to lead by example in a multicultural environment
Physical Requirements of the job
The job of the Sous Chef may require:
-Physical handling of products such as handling objects up to 25 kilograms of pizza flour and dough preparations.
-Moderate exposure to high temperature, dust, fumes, smoke, and loud noises
-Long working hours, working during holidays, and covering different shifts (night shifts and weekends)
-Work environment involves potential exposure to hazards or physical risks, which requires following basic safety precautions
