Sous Chef (Italian Restaurant)

1st-jobs.com; Doha; On-site; QAR 200,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the culinary field is seeking an experienced Sous Chef for their Italian restaurant in Doha. This exciting role requires a passionate culinary expert who can lead the kitchen team, create exquisite dishes, and maintain high standards of food quality and safety. You will oversee all kitchen activities, manage staff, and ensure a collaborative work environment. If you have a flair for Italian cuisine and exceptional leadership skills, this opportunity is perfect for you to shine in a vibrant culinary scene.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Head Chef or Sous Chef in an Italian restaurant.
• Exceptional ability in kitchen management and staff training.

Responsibilities

• Control food preparation processes and manage kitchen staff.
• Construct menus ensuring variety and quality of dishes.

Skills

Kitchen Management

Culinary Trends

Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

POS Systems

Education

Degree in Culinary Science

Health and Safety Training

Tools

MS Office

Restaurant Management Software

Job description

About the job Sous Chef (Italian Restaurant)

We are looking for an experienced and qualified Sous Chef to organize the kitchen activities for an Italian restaurant inQatar, 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 an Italian restaurant
• 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