Sous Chef

JOB ROLE

We are looking for a Sous Chef to assist the Executive Chef in leading & managing all culinary activities within the central production facility, ensuring compliance with set standards in quality, hygiene, productivity & guest satisfaction. Promote cross-sectional effective communication with positive team spirit.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist the Executive Chef to manage productivity to meet growth in line with budget KPI targets
• Ensure food produced is of sufficient quality & quantity to deliver customer satisfaction as judged by meal tasting panels & statistical analysis of customer feedback
• Ensure KPI targets on food cost percentage are achieved & waste management is controlled throughout the product life cycle
• Monitor the work processes of direct & indirect reports ensuring maximum productivity & coordination of production across relevant sections
• Liaise with the EHS department to ensure the levels of food hygiene within the operation are at least met or exceed regulatory & customer requirements
• Ensure that the resources of the relevant sections are utilized in a way that supports the development of the catering facility to achieve any additional revenue streams
• Together with the Executive Chef promote on the job training & coaching of all subordinates with a focus on the improvement of relevant culinary skills to enhance customer satisfaction levels
• Assist Executive Chef to maintain accurate recipe data to allow precise costing calculations & ensure approved recipes are followed throughout all kitchens
• Coordinate with relevant departments to ensure effective communication & support of logistical structure in delivery of end product
• Participate in culinary workshops & presentation to existing & potential customers
• To adhere to the Company's Rules, Regulations, Procedures and Policies at all times
• To conduct routine inspection of the area and ensure that all work area plant and equipment are safe to operate

REQUIREMENTS

• Hospitality school graduate, with exceptional communication skills (written and oral)
• Minimum of five years of recent relevant experience in a luxury 5-star hotel or similar establishments.
• Extremely knowledgeable and able to coach & training staff.
• Great attention to detail, team player, and flexible.

• Contact: HR HR
• Reference: CatererGlobal
• Job ID: 91301457