Sous Chef Full Time
FAIRMONT HOTELS & RESORTS
Abu Zaby [Abu Dhabi], United Arab Emirates | Diploma | 1 - 3 years | Full Time | Male or Female | Food & Beverages | Hospitality
Job Summary
You will lead a team of culinary professionals in creating spectacular dishes that will create memorable dining experiences for our Guests. Your experience in managing various aspects of a kitchen will be reflective in positive Guest satisfaction and Colleague engagement results.
Reporting to the Executive Chef, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:
- Daily checks of all mis en place to ensure freshness & quality standards
- Assign and follow – up tasks as dictated by business volumes
- Performs any other reasonable duties as required by the department head.
Other duties as assigned
Job Responsibilites
- Consistently offer professional, friendly and proactive guest service while supporting fellow colleagues
- Ensure the consistency in the preparation of all food items for a la carte andor buffet menus according to hotel recipes and standards
- Conduct daily shift briefings to kitchen colleagues
- Ensure all kitchen colleagues are aware of standards & expectations
- Liaise daily with Outlet Managers to keep open lines of communication regarding guest feedback
- Maintain and enhance the food products through creative menu development and presentation
- Have full knowledge of all menu items, daily features and promotions
- Actively interact with guests at tables
- Balance operational, administrative and Colleague needs
- Ensure proper staffing and scheduling in accordance to productivity guidelines
- Ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of all work areas, utensils, and equipment
- Follow kitchen policies, procedures and service standards
- Follow all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverage
- Assist in menu planning, creation and presentation
- Monitor food quality and cost control.
- Interact with guests for feedback and suggestions.
- Promote a Fun/ Professional and Disciplined work environment
- Lead by example using Fairmont’s: Mission, Vision & Values
- Actively share ideas, opinions & suggestions in daily shift briefings
- Ensure storeroom requisitions are accurate to minimize repeat visits
- Ensure all kitchen colleagues are aware of standards & expectations
- Promote Health and Safety at all times
- Ensure proper hygiene as per Abu Dhabi Municipality
- Ensure all grooming, spot check and temperature control sheets are filled as required
- Maintain cleanliness and proper rotation of product in all chillers
- Minimize wastage/ spoilage
- Maintain consistent on the job training sessions for culinary colleagues
- Strives to maintain & improve all food preparations & presentations
- Strives to improve J.D.P results for Food Quality
Job Requirements
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- Diploma Certification in a Culinary discipline an asset
- Computer literate in Microsoft Window applications an asset
- Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities
- Highly responsible & reliable
- Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment
- Ability to work cohesively with fellow colleagues as part of a team
- Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times
- Have a strong working knowledge of Arabic Style hot/cold food, buffet and a la carte
- With a minimum of 4 years of culinary experience in a high scale restaurant and/or 5 star luxury hotel environment
- Food Hygiene and Safety trained
- Strong understanding of HACCP
- Accreditation from a recognized Culinary School an asset
- Have a strong working knowledge of International Cuisine.
- Experience working in Middle East an asset
- Enthusiastic and with an outgoing personality who is very guest driven
- Demonstrate real passion for menu planning and leadership
Physical Aspects of Position (include but are not limited to):
- Constant standing and walking throughout shift
- Frequent lifting and carrying up to 30 lbs
- Occasional kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting
- Occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs and ramps
- Constant standing and walking throughout shift
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