Junior Sous Chef - Hot Kitchen

AccorHotel; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known hotel chain in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to assist in overseeing kitchen operations and ensure high-quality food service. The role requires knowledge of Western Cuisine and experience in a culinary environment. Responsibilities include training lower-level chefs and ensuring compliance with food hygiene standards. The position is full-time, and candidates must be able to work under pressure and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in the Culinary field with high responsibility.
• Strong product knowledge of menu items and seasonal ingredients.
• Proficient in Food Hygiene, HACCP, and OH&S.

Responsibilities

• Assist in overseeing the kitchen's operations.
• Ensure high quality of food and service.
• Oversee training and development of lower-level chefs.

Skills

Knowledge of Western Cuisine

Interpersonal abilities

Problem-solving skills

Ability to work under pressure

Teamwork

Job description

• Partnering with the Executive Chef you will assist in overseeing the kitchen to ensure its smooth running overall profitability and reputation within the industry. To encourage and oversee the training growth and development of Chefs of a lower level.
• Ensure high quality and presentation of food provided to Guests according to Property standard and within a reasonable timeframe of service.
• Oversees training growth and development of kitchen team members of a lower level ensuring consistent leadership is demonstrated in the kitchen during service periods.
• Oversee preparation of food items during non-service periods ensure that preparation is stocked to appropriate levels and that service areas are set up for efficiency.
• Foster and promote a harmonious working environment within the kitchen and wider outlet team encouraging open communication during service periods.
• Demonstrates product knowledge of menu items and seasonal ingredients and ensures this knowledge is filtered down to the wider kitchen team.
• Assist senior leadership with menu design and costing with expectation to capture both in-house and local markets.

Qualifications :

• Must have aknowledge of Western Cuisine
• Previous experience in the Culinary field required with a high level of responsibility within a kitchen brigade.
• Exposure to managing day-to-day staffing requirements planning assigning work and motivating team members to achieve daily goals.
• Strong product knowledge of menu items and seasonal ingredients.
• Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities
• Proficient in all aspects of Food Hygiene HACCP and OH&S to ensure safe working practices are followed within the kitchen.
• Available to work on a 7-day rotating roster.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment
• Ability to work cohesively as part of a team
• Ability to focus attention on guest needs remaining calm and courteous at all times

Additional Information :

Junior Sous Chef for Mercure Abu Dhabi Downtown

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time