Sous Chef

• To report for duty punctually wearing the correct uniform and name badges at all times
• Assist the Chef de cuisine all colleagues engaged in the kitchen
• Attend daily meetings with the Executive Chef / Executive Sous-Chef regarding the menus
• Attend meetings as required in the Operational Manual and up-date the Executive Chef / Executive Sous Chef on points raised.
• Hold a daily and monthly meeting with his department kitchen colleagues and report to Executive Chef / Executive Sous Chef (or designate when instructed)
• Assist the Chef de cuisine or Sous Chef in establishing culinary standards specific to banquets which meet the needs of the target market.
• Assist the Chef de cuisine or Sous Chef in planning menus and recipes and test samples in conjunction with the Executive Chef / Executive Sous Chef
• Write specific and accurate product specifications and standards recipes for use in the computer and by the Materials manager
• Use, wherever possible, locally and seasonally available products in menus and "specials".

Qualifications

• Good command of English and one other language used by majority of staff.
• Minimum 5-6 years’ experience in Hospitality.
• Good knowledge in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook.
• Good leadership, training, motivation and communication skills
• Candidates within the UAE with similar experience or who worked in 5 star - fine dining experience can be an added advantage.