Lead Sous Chef: Plating, Training & Kitchen Standards

le meridien; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 90,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Le Méridien Abu Dhabi is seeking a skilled kitchen supervisor to oversee cooks and kitchen workers. You will determine food presentation, manage portioning and garnishes, monitor stock, and ensure food safety standards while coordinating with Food & Beverage service staff.

The role involves assisting management with hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating and coaching staff; enforcing safety policies; maintaining professional appearance and asset protection; and developing positive team

Qualifications

• Experience supervising kitchen staff and coordinating activities.
• Knowledge of portion control, plating, and food presentation.
• Understanding of food safety programs and HACCP-like standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate activities of cooks and kitchen workers.
• Determine food presentation and decorative displays.
• Monitor portion, arrangement, and garnishes for service.
• Inform staff of menu specials and out-of-stock items.
• Prepare special meals or substitutions as needed.
• Assist cooks and kitchen staff with tasks and provide needed items.
• Monitor stock of kitchen supplies and food; maintain logs for safety program.
• Ensure quality of food items and report any deviations.
• Assist management with hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, counseling, disciplining, and motivating staff.
• Enforce safety policies and report maintenance or safety issues.
• Ensure uniforms and professional appearance; protect company assets.
• Address guests' service needs and communicate clearly with team.
• Foster positive working relationships and teamwork; uphold quality standards.
• Stand, walk, or reach for extended periods; handle items up to 25 lbs.
• Perform other reasonable duties as requested by Supervisors.

Skills

Supervision

Leadership

Communication

Food safety

Education

Vocational degree

Job description

Le Méridien Abu Dhabi is seeking a skilled kitchen supervisor to oversee cooks and kitchen workers. You will determine food presentation, manage portioning and garnishes, monitor stock, and ensure food safety standards while coordinating with Food & Beverage service staff.

The role involves assisting management with hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating and coaching staff; enforcing safety policies; maintaining professional appearance and asset protection; and developing positive team