Job Description
Roles & Responsibilities
PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF POSITION To assist the Sous Chef / Executive Sous Chef in the supervision of the kitchen team while participating in the food production. To ensure that any F&B event in his section provides the highest food quality consistent with cost control and profitability margins; hence maximise guest satisfaction and food profitability. All work is carried out in line with the hotel s guidelines, the departmental business plan, and The Rezidor Hotel Group s corporate guidelines and service concepts.
TASKS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Ensure proper amounts of food are in place for the daily service Be able to cover the duty of the Sous Chef in his absence Adheres to Rezidor Hotel Group s hospitality standards of food quality, preparation, recipes, and presentation Works with Chefs to ensure seasoning, portions, and appearance of food Ensures readiness and makes priorities in case of last minute changes Co-ordinates job tasks with staff in own section Provide on the job training as required Knows how to follow applicable laws regarding food safety and sanitation Supervises, prepares and properly sets up all food orders as they are received in accordance with recipes and proper presentation Ensures that spoilage and wastage is kept to a strict minimum Stores food in the proper way, covered & dated, using the First In First Out Follows proper safety, hygiene and sanitation practices at any time Works actively, co-ordinates the production and preparation of all food items within the assigned area and ensures a smooth and efficient operation Ensure that unused food is used in other section to avoid wastes Maintains the highest standard quality and portion control, prepares requisitions, checks expiry dates, identifies slow moving items and ensures that all items are properly stored & rotated by the section team Maintains all operating equipment, report & follow up on any repairs. Consults with Sous Chef for suggestions that might improve quality. Performs any other duties asked for by Sous Chef / Exec. Sous Chef Work as a team with other Sous Chef / Exec. Sous Chef to take every opportunity to learn and improve your skills in a Yes I Can service Supervises all Chefs & stewards within the designated section Be actively involved in keeping the food cost as per the budget Prepare weekly roster, controls over times of his section
HEALTH AND SAFETY Adheres to all health, sanitation, food safety rules and regulations Ensures that all potential / real hazards are reported & reduced immediately Fully understands the hotel s fire, emergency and bomb procedures Ensures that emergency procedures are practised and enforced to provide for the security and safety of guests and employees Keeps the highest standards of personal hygiene, dress, appropriate uniform, appearance and conduct Co-ordinates work and works in a safe manner that does not harm or injure self or others
MISCELLANEOUS Attends meetings and training required by the Sous Chef / Exec. Sous Chef Maintains own working area, materials and company property clean, tidy and in good shape Helps employees to achieve optimum quality Checks the restaurant reservations regularly Accepts flexible work schedule necessary for uninterrupted service to the food production function Continuously seeks to endeavour the knowledge of own job function Is well updated on, and possesses solid knowledge of the following: - Hotel fire, bomb and emergency procedures - Hotel health and safety policies and procedures - Restaurant corporate marketing and promotional programmes - Restaurant guests generating high business volume - Labour law rules & regulation Responsible Business: show involvement & motive your team to be interested in environmental and/or social issues by participating in Responsible Business hotel and departmental activities
Desired Candidate Profile
- Minimum education: National academic qualifications
- Minimum experience: 5+ years of relevant experience in Kitchen
- Language skills: Very good command of written and spoken English