Jr Sous Chef

Occidental Sharjah Grand

Sharjah
Permanent
Full-time

1 month ago
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Our restaurant is searching for a creative and motivated Jr sous chef to join our talented kitchen team. In this position, you will act as the second in command in our kitchen, following and enforcing our executive chef’s requirements and guidelines. Our ideal candidate is a creative professional who is willing to participate in creating delicious seasonal menus and meal designs.Your duties will include recruiting new employees, responding to customer issues, and developing new menu options. You should have excellent communication skills with in-depth knowledge of several cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and processes.Responsibilities:

Develop new menu options based on seasonal changes and customer demand.
Assist with the preparation and planning of meal designs.
Ensure that kitchen activities operate in a timely manner.
Resolve customer problems and concerns personally.
Monitor and record inventory, and if necessary, order new supplies.
Provide support to junior kitchen employees with various tasks including line cooking, food preparation, and dish plating.
Recruit and train new kitchen employees to meet restaurant and kitchen standards.
Create schedules for kitchen employees and evaluate their performance.
Adhere to and implement sanitation regulations and safety regulations.
Manage the kitchen team in the executive chef's absence.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in culinary science or relevant field.
A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role.
Strong knowledge of cooking methods, kitchen equipment, and best practices.
Good understanding of MS Office and restaurant software programs.
Teamwork-oriented with outstanding leadership abilities.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Work according to the menu specifications by the Executive Chef
Keep work area at all times in hygienic conditions according to the rules set by the hotel
Control food stock and food cost in your section
Prepare the daily mis-en-place and food production in different sections of the kitchen
Follow the instructions and recommendations from the immediate Superiors to complete the daily tasks
Ensure the highest standards and consistent quality in the daily preparation and keep up to date with the new products, recipes and preparation techniques
Coordinate and participate with other sections of requirements, cleanliness, wastage and cost control
Develop menus, ensure ingredient quality, supervise kitchen staff, organize inventory, monitor safety and sanitation

Skills & Qualifications:

You should have a professional kitchen apprenticeship or chefs training course and previous experiences in quality establishments along with good culinary skills.
Ability to communicate in English and a proven track of food preparation, presentation and preservation knowledge is an essential.
Candidates with atlease 1-2 years experience may apply with CV to

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