Junior Sous Chef - Cold Kitchen

Sheraton Grand Hotel, Dubai; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheraton Grand Hotel, Dubai is seeking a senior kitchen professional to support all aspects of kitchen management, training, menu development, and health and safety standards. You will inspire a large brigade and ensure consistent delivery of high-quality dishes in a fast-paced hotel environment.

The role requires strong knowledge of HACCP, world cuisines, and the ability to lead daily operations, train staff, and coordinate with hotel leadership.

Qualifications

• Completion of daily required food safety records to comply with HACCP & Sous Vide SOPs.
• Ability to supervise and maintain high levels of food production and delivery.
• Knowledge of classic and modern cuisines and preparation techniques.
• Experience leading a large brigade of chefs on a daily basis.
• Maintain high personal hygiene and professional image.
• Understand hotel policies and fire-safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Executive Chef and kitchen leaders to maintain standards.
• Inspire and coach kitchen staff to deliver high-quality dishes.
• Manage food stock levels, costings and menu planning.
• Oversee health, safety and cleanliness of production areas.

Skills

Food safety records

Staff supervision

High-volume production

Classic & modern cuisine

Kitchen leadership

Hygiene standards

Job description

We will strive to create and maintain a community of winning talent which feels valued and lives the connection to the brand in whatever we do. We will provide the freedom and support where individuals can demonstrate their skills and abilities; grow and reach their potential in a performance reward driven environment. We will embrace diversity and inclusion and will act honestly and ethically in everything we do; aspiring to be the employer of choice.

POSITION PURPOSE

As a senior member of the kitchen team you are responsible for supporting all aspects of kitchen management, team training and development, team planning, food budget management, menu delivery and development’s, food and non-food purchasing and all Health and Safety aspects related to the kitchen. You will be able to inspire and motivate whilst building a culture of high performance throughout the culinary team.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Ensure full liaison with other members of the section and the Kitchen team to maintain department standards.
• Key relationship with the Executive Chef, Executive Pastry Chef, Executive Sous & Sous Chefs.
• Key relationship with F&B Director, Venue Managers & Banqueting Manager and all Service staff/In Room Dining and Back of House Manager.
• Key relationship with Hotel Manager.
• When appropriate represent the Kitchen at Operations meetings, Event Order Meetings etc. at all times being prepared and ensuring seamless flow of communication back to the Kitchen team on any action points.
• Key relationship with the stewarding department and the stewards.
• Ensure all production areas are maintained to a high level of cleanliness.
• Ensure all food storage areas are maintained to a high level of cleanliness organized efficiently.
• Ensure all food stock items are kept at levels agreed with Executive Chef.

SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Completion of daily required food safety records to comply with HACCP & Sous Vide SOP's
• Ability to supervise and maintain a high level of food production, preparation and delivery throughout the kitchens.
• Be knowledgeable of classic food & modern preparation, dishes and cooking.
• Have experience in world cuisines like East Asian, South Asian and or Middle Eastern Arabic.
• Have experience with working with & supervising a large brigade of chefs on a daily basis.
• Be able to demonstrate this knowledge on a daily basis through flawless execution each and every time
• When appropriate meet guests to assist with specific requirements related to food.
• Knowledge of hotel policy and fire-safety procedures.
• Knowledge of Kitchen based firefighting equipment and the appropriate extinguisher for the appropriate fuel element in the event of a fire
• To maintain high standards of personal hygiene at all times.
• To project a pleasant and positive professional image to all contacts at all times.
• Complete PMP to set timescales.
• Be appropriately aware of actions required in order to assist in managing the kitchen P&L, kitchen related GEI and LRA standards.
• Effective menu planning, implantation and direction through menu engineering, costings, recipes and photography.
• Manage the kitchen team, through department rota’s, training and communication meetings.
• Be proactive in feedback on current menus and actively work on dish concepts for future menus
• Holder of an intermediate Health & Hygiene Certificate.
• Comply with all hotel food safety & HACCP related policy & procedures.
• Deputize for the Exec Chef/Exec Sous/Chef de Cuisine in their absence
• To act as a role model for more Junior Chefs in conduct, language and skill. To act as an ambassador for the hotel and the venues when required

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS

We do expect that you do have the experiences/ behaviors below. You:

• Totally embrace the philosophy of guest and customer service and own the guests;
• Identify yourself with the hotel’s brand and operating philosophy;
• Possess a warm and friendly demeanor;
• Strive to achieve satisfaction and delight of internal and external customers;
• Are detail oriented and hands on;
• Are a team player with strong interpersonal skills;
• Have the potential to develop into a leader, motivate and develop self and other associates;
• Demonstrate self-confidence, energy and enthusiasm;
• Have immaculate personal presentation e.g. grooming and conversational ability;
• Have knowledge of hotel computer systems and other IT related applications;
• Uphold ethical business practices.

EDUCATION

PSYCHICAL CONDITION REQUIRED FOR YOUR ROLE

(Ability to lift, standing during shift, sitting most of shift, etc)