Junior Sous Chef - Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Apt Resources

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

1 week ago

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Ahmed Al-Mansouri

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Ensure consistent and smooth running of food production

Ensure effective stock purchase, its receipt and storage
Ensure that working areas are always kept clean
Assist other kitchen staff as need arises
Supervise performance of kitchen staff to ensure proper activity
Perform other administrative tasks as will be communicated by superiors
Ensure that required standards are adhered to in the production and preparation of food in quality, quantity and safety
Work towards exceeding customer's expectation by encouraging and promoting high level of service
Ensure all complaints, inquiries, and suggestions by customers are attended to accordingly
Give appropriate support or guidance to members of kitchen when need arises
Resolve possible disputes within the kitchen and report any unresolved
Promote good team spirit regularly
Ensure all dishes are prepared according to specification and served at the correct quality, portion size, and temperature
Partly responsible for the preparation of kitchen cleaning rosters and the supervision of cleaning schedules
Prepare substitute items
Ensure that the kitchen staff work harmoniously in order to ensure timely production of quality foods
Ensure proper arrangement and garnishing of food
Manage food logs
Monitor the quality and quantity of food prepared
Assist in recruiting, hiring, and training employee cooks
Report the need for maintenance to appropriate staff

Requirements:

Should be presently in UAE and be willing to undergo a food trial in Abu Dhabi for a few days if needed.
Passion for food: someone who enjoys the process of food preparation and creating menus
A good sense of business; to be efficient and costeffective
Past experience of working in a professional kitchen or similar position
Effective communication skills
Kitchen experience and management
Ability to work with figures and manage budget
Ability to cope under stressful conditions
Strong leadership skills
Ability to pay attention to details: adherence to specific ingredients and measurement needed for various menus
Ability to make quick decisions
Ability to maintain a high level of hygiene and cleanliness in the restaurant area
Ability to work effectively as part of a team
Ability to multi task: The sous chef in the junior position must be able to handle many tasks all at once
Possess strong management and organizational skills
Ability to be creative; always willing to try something new