Sous Chef

Beach Rotana; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Sous Chef responsible for overseeing the kitchen operations and ensuring quality food presentation and preparation. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of experience in a reputable establishment and possess strong culinary skills along with effective communication abilities. This role emphasizes teamwork, customer focus, and adherence to hygiene standards. If you have a passion for food and hospitality, we want you on our team.

Qualifications

• At least three years of experience in quality establishments.
• Ability to communicate well in English.
• Proven knowledge of food preparation, presentation, and preservation.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the kitchen in food preparation and presentation.
• Monitor production standards for quality.
• Ensure HACCP standards and hygiene practices are followed.

Skills

Culinary skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Customer focus

Education

Professional kitchen apprenticeship or chefs training course

Job description

We are currently seeking passionate and dynamic Kitchen professionals who pride themselves on their ability to deliver extraordinary levels of customer service and provide creative solutions to our guests.

Sous Chef Responsibilities and Key Duties

As a Sous Chef you are responsible for the smooth operation of the main/outlet kitchen with emphasis on quality, presentation within the guidelines of the standardized menus and employee training, whereby your role will include key responsibilities such as:

• Supervise the main/outlet kitchen in the preparation and presentation of all food items in accordance with the hotel’s SOPs and standardized menu guidelines
• Monitor regular standards of production to ensure highest level of quality
• Monitor all aspects pertaining to the control of the hotel’s food cost
• Participate in the drafting of concept ideas and menus for all special events and functions while encouraging all employees to put forward their ideas and utilizing them wherever practical
• Ensure HACCP standards are implemented and follow the appropriate hygiene standards as per Municipality requirements at all times
• Ensure consistent on the job training session for culinary colleagues and promote health & safety

Skills

Education, Qualifications & Experience

You should have a professional kitchen apprenticeship or chefs training course and at least three years experiences in quality establishments along with excellent culinary skills. The ability to communicate well in English and a proven track of food preparation, presentation and preservation knowledge is an essential.

Knowledge & Competencies

The ideal candidate will be positively spirited and passionate about food and be committed to work together with the service team to deliver an amazing guest experiences every time. You will demonstrate energy and enthusiasm at work, be customer driven, ‘hands on’ and organized. You portray a strong, firm and fair effective leadership style and have proven the ability to work in a multicultural environment and under difficult condition, while possessing following additional competencies:

• Understanding Hotel Operations
• Effective Communication
• Planning for Business
• Supervising People
• Understanding Differences
• Supervising Operations
• Teamwork
• Adaptability
• Customer Focus
• Drive for Results