Sous Chef - Cold Kitchen

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

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY
Supervise and coordinate activities of cooks and workers. Determine how food should be presented and create decorative food displays. Ensure proper portion, arrangement, and food garnish to be served. Monitor the quantity of food that is prepared. Inform Food & Beverage service staff of menu specials and out of stock menu items. Prepare special meals or substitute items. Assist cooks and kitchen staff with various tasks. Provide cooks with needed items. Monitor stock of kitchen supplies and food. Maintain kitchen logs for food safety program and food products. Ensure the quality of the food items and notify manager if a product does not meet specifications.
Assist management in hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, counseling, disciplining, and motivating and coaching employees. Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures; report maintenance needs, accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager; complete safety training and certifications. Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional; maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect company assets. Address guests’ service needs. Speak with others using clear and professional language. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others; support team to reach common goals; listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees. Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards. Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time. Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping. Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 25 pounds without assistance. Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION

• Education: Technical, Trade, or Vocational School Degree.
• Related Work Experience: 4 to 6 years of related work experience.
• Supervisory Experience: At least 2 years of supervisory experience.
• License or Certification: None

At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated.Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.

At Le Méridien, we are inspired by the era of glamorous travel, celebrating each culture through the distinctly European spirit of savouring the good life. Our guests are curious and creative, cosmopolitan culture seekers that appreciate moments of connection and slowing down to savour the destination. We provide authentic, chic and memorable service along with experiences that inspire guests to savour the good life. We’re looking for curious and creative people to join our team. If you appreciate connecting with like-minded guests and have a deep desire to create memorable experiences, we invite you to explore career opportunities with Le Méridien. In joining Le Méridien, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, beginyour purpose,belongto an amazing globalteam, andbecomethe best version of you.