Job Description

The Sous Chef is responsible for leading and supervising kitchen staff for the purpose of producing high quality meals. To practice portion control, quality control, waste control and product preparation techniques.

Responsibilities and duties:

Assisting the Head Chef in the day to day running of the kitchen, including planning and implementation of new procedures and concepts.

Ensuring that a good working relationship is maintained between all staff from the kitchen and dining room.

Ensuring that all food served is of the highest quality.

Attending all management meetings.

Working closely with the Head Chef, and assuming this role when required.

Co-ordination of the staff rota for all chefs and kitchen porters, and distribution of the same.

Training and supervision of all new staff in the safe preparation of food items.

Ensuring that health procedures are followed in accordance with HACCP regulations.

Ensuring that all mise-en-place is carried out in a timely manner prior to service commencing.

Ensuring that a cleaning rota is compiled and all duties are carried out accordingly.

Ensuring that all food is sourced from local suppliers at the lowest possible price and purchase orders are used.

Ensuring that all par stock levels are maintained.

Ensuring that all deliveries are crossed checked with purchase orders and that all stock delivered is counted / weighed and cross checked with delivery note.

Ensuring that all deliveries are stored correctly as soon as possible after delivery.

Ensuring that all dishes are prepared and portioned in accordance with the recipe cards.

Supervising kitchen staff to ensure that all standard operating procedures (SOP's) are carried out at all times.

Participation in the formulation and compilation of all new menus.

Ensuring that all equipment is cleaned and serviced as required, with any breakages being reported.

Ensuring that all reasonable care is taken for the health and safety of yourself and others in the kitchen area.

Ensuring that a high standard of personal hygiene and grooming is adhered to.

Specific Requirements

A flair for food is essential, whilst demonstrating a superior knowledge of food and service procedures.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: AED4,000.00 - AED6,000.00 per month