Junior Sous Chef - Hot Kitchen

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

Job summary

A prominent hotel chain in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to oversee kitchen operations and train staff. You'll ensure high quality and presentation of food and support menu design. Ideal candidates should have strong knowledge of Western cuisine and be able to work well under pressure. This full-time position offers a vibrant culinary environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in the Culinary field required with a high level of responsibility.
• Proficient in all aspects of Food Hygiene HACCP and OH&S.
• Ability to focus attention on guest needs and remain courteous at all times.

Responsibilities

• Assist in overseeing the kitchen ensuring smooth operations.
• Ensure high quality and presentation of food to guests.
• Train and develop lower-level kitchen team members.

Skills

Western Cuisine knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving abilities

Food Hygiene

Teamwork

Ability to work under pressure

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