Sous Chef

1st-jobs.com; Doha; On-site; QAR 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the hospitality sector is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to lead kitchen operations at a luxurious 5-star hotel. In this pivotal role, you will oversee food preparation, create innovative menus, and ensure the highest standards of quality and presentation. Your leadership will foster a collaborative kitchen environment, while your expertise in culinary trends will keep the offerings fresh and appealing. If you thrive in a fast-paced, upscale setting and have a passion for culinary excellence, this is the perfect opportunity to showcase your skills and make a significant impact in a prestigious establishment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Head Chef or Sous Chef in a luxury hotel.
• Exceptional skills in kitchen management and team leadership.

Responsibilities

• Control food preparation and direct kitchen activities.
• Construct menus ensuring variety and quality of servings.
• Hire, manage, and train kitchen staff effectively.

Skills

Kitchen management

Menu construction

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Culinary trends knowledge

Computer programs proficiency

Education

Degree in Culinary Science

Health and safety training credentials

Tools

MS Office

Restaurant management software

POS systems

Job description

We are looking for an experienced and qualified Sous Chef to organize the kitchen activities for a Luxurious *5 Star* Hotel in Qatar, Doha.

You will be the first in command in the facilities and will create and inspect dishes before they arrive at the customers ensuring high quality and contentment.

Responsibilities:

• Control and direct the food preparation process and any other relative activities
• Construct menus with new or existing culinary creations ensuring the variety and quality of the servings
• Approve and polish dishes before they reach the customer
• Plan orders of equipment or ingredients according to identified shortages
• Arrange for repairs when necessary
• Remedy any problems or defects
• Be fully in charge of hiring, managing, and training kitchen staff
• Oversee the work of subordinates
• Estimate staffs workload and compensation
• Maintain records of payroll and attendance
• Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards
• Foster a climate of cooperation and respect between co-workers

Requirements:

• Proven experience as Head Chef or Sous chef
• Must have experience working in a luxury hotel.
• Exceptional proven ability in kitchen management
• Ability in dividing responsibilities and monitoring progress
• Outstanding communication and leadership skills
• Up-to-date with culinary trends and optimized kitchen processes
• Good understanding of useful computer programs (MS Office, restaurant management software, POS)
• Credentials in health and safety training
• Degree in Culinary science or related certificate