Executive Sous Chef

Millennium Hotel and Convention Centre Kuwait; Kuwait City; On-site; KWD 15,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Millennium Hotel and Convention Centre Kuwait is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to assist the Executive Chef in overseeing kitchen operations and maintaining culinary excellence. You will supervise the kitchen team and contribute to menu development to ensure top-tier quality and presentation.

The role requires leadership, a strong focus on food safety, and the ability to adapt recipes to dietary and cultural preferences, while supporting service during peak hours and collaborating with other

Qualifications

• Assist the Executive Chef in leading and managing the culinary team.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef in menu planning and development.
• Ensure strict adherence to food safety, sanitation, and hygiene standards.
• Assist in managing kitchen budgets, food costs, and inventory control.
• Maintain culinary policies, procedures, and quality standards.
• Train and develop the kitchen team, fostering continuous improvement.
• Participate in maintaining a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen.
• Support the Executive Chef in kitchen operations during service hours.
• Adapt recipes to meet dietary and cultural preferences.
• Stay updated on culinary trends, techniques, and emerging ingredients.
• Contribute to special culinary events, promotions, and guest interactions.
• Collaborate with other departments to meet banquet and event culinary needs.
• Operate safely and environmentally friendly to safeguard guests and colleagues.
• Adhere to the company’s environmental, health, and safety procedures and policies.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef in leading and managing the culinary team.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef in menu planning and development.
• Ensure strict adherence to food safety, sanitation, and hygiene standards.
• Assist in managing kitchen budgets, food costs, and inventory control.
• Maintain culinary policies, procedures, and quality standards.
• Train and develop the kitchen team, fostering continuous improvement.
• Participate in maintaining a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen.
• Support the Executive Chef in kitchen operations during service hours.
• Adapt recipes to meet dietary and cultural preferences.
• Stay updated on culinary trends, techniques, and emerging ingredients.
• Contribute to special culinary events, promotions, and guest interactions.
• Collaborate with other departments to meet banquet and event culinary needs.
• Operate safely and environmentally friendly to safeguard guests and colleagues.
• Adhere to the company’s environmental, health, and safety procedures and policies.

Job description

As an Executive Sous Chef, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the Executive Chef in overseeing kitchen operations and maintaining culinary excellence. Your responsibilities include supervising the kitchen team, assisting in menu development, and ensuring the highest standards of food quality and presentation.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Assist the Executive Chef in leading and managing the culinary team.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef in menu planning and development.
• Ensure strict adherence to food safety, sanitation, and hygiene standards.
• Assist in managing kitchen budgets, food costs, and inventory control.
• Maintain culinary policies, procedures, and quality standards.
• Promote a culture of excellence in culinary techniques and craftsmanship.
• Train and develop the kitchen team, fostering continuous improvement.
• Participate in maintaining a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen.
• Support the Executive Chef in kitchen operations during service hours.
• Assist in adapting recipes to meet dietary and cultural preferences.
• Stay updated on culinary trends, techniques, and emerging ingredients.
• Contribute to special culinary events, promotions, and guest interactions.
• Collaborate with other departments to meet banquet and event culinary needs.
• Operate in a safe and environmentally friendly manner to safeguard the health and safety of guests and colleagues, as well as contribute to environmental conservation.
• Adhere to the company’s environmental, health, and safety procedures and policies.