Sous Chef - Fine Dining Restaurant in the US

SmartConnect Qatar; Norway; On-site; NOK 164,000 - 196,000; Full time

Job summary

SmartConnect Qatar's upscale fine dining restaurant in the US is seeking a skilled Sous Chef to join the team. You will work closely with the Head Chef to oversee kitchen operations and ensure high-quality dishes for guests.

Responsibilities include menu planning, training staff, supervising food safety, inventory, quality checks, and collaborating to improve efficiency in a fast-paced environment. Requires leadership, culinary degree, and 5+ years as a Sous Chef.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience as a Sous Chef in a fine dining restaurant or similar establishment.
• Culinary degree or equivalent training from an accredited institution
• Strong knowledge of various cooking techniques, kitchen equipment, and food safety regulations
• Ability to lead and motivate a team in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef in menu planning and developing new dishes.
• Supervise and train kitchen staff, ensuring all team members are following food safety regulations and maintaining high standards of hygiene.
• Monitor inventory levels and place orders for ingredients and supplies as needed.
• Conduct regular quality checks to ensure food presentation and taste meet our standards.
• Collaborate with other team members to continuously improve efficiency and productivity in the kitchen

Skills

Leadership

Menu planning

Team training

Food safety knowledge

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

Our upscale fine dining restaurant is seeking a skilled and experienced Sous Chef to join our team in the US. As a Sous Chef, you will work closely with the Head Chef to oversee the kitchen operations and ensure high-quality food is consistently delivered to our guests.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef in menu planning and developing new dishes
• Supervise and train kitchen staff, ensuring all team members are following food safety regulations and maintaining high standards of hygiene
• Monitor inventory levels and place orders for ingredients and supplies as needed
• Conduct regular quality checks to ensure food presentation and taste meet our standards
• Collaborate with other team members to continuously improve efficiency and productivity in the kitchen

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years experience as a Sous Chef in a fine dining restaurant or similar establishment
• Culinary degree or equivalent training from an accredited institution
• Strong knowledge of various cooking techniques, kitchen equipment, and food safety regulations
• Ability to lead and motivate a team in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills

Salary: We offer a competitive salary of $1700 per month, with potential for growth based on performance.

Location: Our restaurant is located in the US, providing an opportunity to experience American cuisine while living in a diverse city.