Chef de Cuisine / Italian , Greek Cuisine

Kempinski Hotel; Medina Province; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel in Medina is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to assist the Executive Sous Chef in managing food production operations. The successful candidate will oversee food preparation, assist in training kitchen staff, and ensure compliance with hygiene and safety standards. Strong leadership and organizational skills are required for this role. This position provides a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic culinary environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in food production and kitchen management.
• Knowledge of kitchen hygiene standards.
• Ability to develop training materials and programs.

Responsibilities

• Assist in directing food production operations.
• Supervise food preparation and presentation.
• Coach and develop kitchen staff.

Job description

Under the direction of the Executive Sous Chef and within the limits of established Kempinski procedures, assists in the direction of all aspects of the food production and Stewarding operations.

• Assist with organizing special events and special food promotions.
• Assist the Executive Sous Chef in developing training plans, develop training material in accordance with Kempinski guidelines and implement training plans for the Food Production employees and other Food and Beverage employees.
• Assume the duties and responsibilities of the Executive Sous Chef in their absence.
• Assist the Executive Sous Chef in developing and maintaining up‑dated operations manuals for all Food Production and Stewarding sections and in developing recipes and maintaining up‑dated and accurate costing of all dishes prepared and sold in the Food and Beverage operation.
• Participate and supervise the kitchen in the preparation and presentation of all food items in accordance with the hotel’s food and beverage standards and standardized menu guidelines.
• Maintain a hygienic kitchen and personal hygiene.
• Assist in maintaining a comprehensive, current and guest focused set of departmental standards and procedures and oversee their implementation.
• Ensure training needs analysis of Kitchen staff is carried out and training programs are designed and implemented to meet needs.
• Provide input for probation and formal performance appraisal discussions in line with company guidelines.
• Coach, counsel and discipline staff, providing constructive feedback to enhance performance.
• Demonstrate awareness of OH&S policies and procedures and ensure all procedures are conducted safely and within OH&S guidelines and ensure your direct reports do the same.
• Be aware of duty of care and adhere to occupational, health and safety legislation, policies and procedures.
• Be familiar with property safety, first aid and fire and emergency procedures and operate equipment safely and sensibly.
• Initiate action to correct a hazardous situation and notify supervisors of potential dangers.
• Log security incidents and accidents in accordance with hotel requirements.
• Implement and practice HACCP.

Additional responsibilities and tasks can be added at any time according to the needs of the business and of the hotel.