Jr. Sous Chef

Sheraton Hotels & Resorts; Sharjah; On-site; AED 78,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheraton Hotels & Resorts in Sharjah is seeking a kitchen supervisor to oversee cooks and kitchen staff, ensuring proper presentation, portioning, and garnishing.

You will monitor stock levels, assist with ordering, and uphold food safety and quality standards across the department. The role includes assisting management with hiring, training, and scheduling to maintain efficient operations.

Qualifications

• Supervisory experience in kitchen operations.
• Exposure to F&B service standards and menu execution.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate activities of cooks and workers.
• Ensure proper food presentation and garnishes.
• Monitor stock and assist with ordering and safety practices.
• Support management in hiring, training, and scheduling.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Food & beverage service

Education

Technical, Trade, or Vocational School Degree

Job description

Additional Information

Job Number 26123680

Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary

Location Al Muntazah Street, Sharjah 79797, United Arab Emirates VIEW ON MAP

Schedule Full Time

Located Remotely? N

Position Type Non-Management

Position Summary

Supervise and coordinate activities of cooks and workers. Determine how food should be presented and create decorative food displays. Ensure proper portion, arrangement, and food garnish to be served. Monitor the quantity of food that is prepared. Inform Food & Beverage service staff of menu specials and out of stock menu items. Prepare special meals or substitute items. Assist cooks and kitchen staff with various tasks. Provide cooks with needed items. Monitor stock of kitchen supplies and food. Maintain kitchen logs for food safety program and food products. Ensure the quality of the food items and notify manager if a product does not meet specifications.

Assist management in hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, counseling, disciplining, and motivating and coaching employees. Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures; report maintenance needs, accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager; complete safety training and certifications. Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional; maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect company assets. Address guests' service needs. Speak with others using clear and professional language. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others; support team to reach common goals; listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees. Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards. Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time. Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping. Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 25 pounds without assistance. Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.

Preferred Qualification

Education: Technical, Trade, or Vocational School Degree.

Related Work Experience: 4 to 6 years of related work experience.

Supervisory Experience: At least 2 years of supervisory experience.

License or Certification: None

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