Sous Chef - Dubai, United Arab Emirates - MAISON CHA CHA CAFE LLC

MAISON CHA CHA CAFE LLC

Verified Company

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

1 week ago

Posted by:

Ahmed Al-Mansouri

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Description

SUMMARY OF POSITION

Sous Chef is responsible for giving support to the Head Chef in all kitchen functions including menu development, food purchasing, preparation, and maintenance of quality standards; sanitation and cleanliness; training of employees in methods of cooking, preparation, plate presentation, portion and cost control.

DUTIES & RESPONSABILITIES

To work in a quality control organization, adhering to policies and quality standards in all daily tasks
Making recommendations to the Executive Chef regarding succession plannings
Be aware of all financial budgets and goals.
Ensuring that guests are always receiving an exceptional dining experience representing true value for money.
Ensuring that all food items are prepared as per standard recipe cards whilst maintaining portion controls and minimizing waste.
Ensuring that food stock levels within the culinary department areas are of enough quantity and quality in relevance to the outlet reservations and function forecasts.
Ensuring that associate meals and associate dining services are of a consistently high standard.
Ensure that chefs are always in clean, tidy uniforms and are always presentable to be in guest view.
Ensure that all food preparation equipment is being used safety and correctly and that it is cleaned and maintained.
Ensure that all culinary operations manuals are prepared and updated.
Ensure that the culinary department adheres to all company and hotel policies and procedures.
Ensure that a consistent firstclass product of the highest quality is achieved and maintained in all culinary areas, whilst adhering to operational deadlines.
Ensure that meetings are well planned, and results orientated.
Be aware of new items, which are introduced onto the market and keep up with the lasted product trends.
Initiate relevant maintenance reports and work orders supported by the respective follow up of those items actioned.
Manage associates fairly and take a personal interest in knowing all culinary associates.
Project a positive and motivated attitude among all associates.
Spend time in the restaurant to ensure that the operation is managed well by the outlet team.
Frequently verify that only the highest quality products are used in food preparation.
Ensure that all food products received into the restaurant are of the required standard and quality and that they are stored and rotated correctly.
Responsible for the supervision of all stewards and their activities within the culinary department.
Ensure that weekly work schedules and annual leave planners are administered and filed correctly.
Ensure that the overall culinary department is motivated and that positive feedback on work performance is given.
To delegate responsibilities to subordinates as required.
Coach and counsel employees in a timely manner and in accordance with Company policy.
To act as manager on duty for the restaurant as scheduled.
Responsible for training kitchen personnel in cleanliness and sanitation practices.
Act as an extension of culinary Leaders to communicate food consistency & quality.
Oversee the training of kitchen personnel in safe operation of all kitchen equipment and utensils.

QUALIFICATIONS

Be able to communicate and understand the predominant language of the restaurant trading area.
Minimum of 5 years previous experience working in a busy kitchen environment at a similar level
Strong communication skills
Must have a minimum of 2 years of experience into French cuisine.
Must be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and dining room personnel and guests
Show a passion for the food industry.
Excellent attention to details.
Must have the stamina to work for long hours based on business requirements.