Chief Butcher

IHG Hotels & Resorts; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 48,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel chain in Jeddah is seeking an experienced Assistant Chief Butcher. In this role, you will oversee food preparation, ensuring quality and hygiene standards are met while delivering exceptional guest experiences. This position requires three years of relevant experience and proficiency in English and Arabic. Join our dynamic team to help create memorable dining experiences for our guests, while working in a prestigious environment that values your contributions.

Qualifications

• Three years experience as Assistant Chief Butcher.
• Familiar with HACCP standards and food hygiene regulations.

Responsibilities

• Align hotel policies to deliver 'Great Hotels Guests Love'.
• Control all food requisitions ensuring quality.
• Plan and supervise raw food preparation.

Skills

English speaking

Arabic speaking

Computer knowledge (MS Office & Internet)

Education

Secondary school certificate or equal

Job description

Job Overview

The primary responsibility of this role is to align the hotel’s policies and procedures to deliver “Great Hotels Guests Love” and create the right environment in which our colleagues can experience our “Wrap Winners” and IHG commitment.

Key Attributes

• Be charming by being approachable, having confidence and showing respect.
• Stay in the moment by understanding and anticipating guests’ needs, being attentive and taking ownership of getting things done.
• Make it memorable by being knowledgeable, sharing stories and showing your style to create moments that make people feel special.

Duties & Responsibilities

FINANCIAL RETURNS

• Initiates daily requisition based on the business, banquets and occupancy, bearing in mind unnecessary wastage, storage regulations and food cost.
• Control labour costs within assigned kitchen department.
• Controls all food requisitions and orders to ensure proper quantities and best quality is purchased.
• Assists kitchen management in creating menus, recipes, costing and food quality standards.
• Ensures that all food transfers are correctly recorded.

PEOPLE

• Participates in kitchen’s training or hotel related/server training programmes.
• Assists in ensuring that fridge, freezer, cupboards and working tables are kept clean at all times.
• Knows all recipes, menus and products related to assigned section.
• Responsible to improve his knowledge and future growth with company.
• Develops positive working relations with team members.

Guest Experience

• Ensures a high level of cleanliness within the Butchery Section by making sure that it is kept in a hygienic and organized manner, fit for food production.
• Plans and supervises production of all raw poultry, meat, seafood and fish, including à la carte orders for all outlets, buffet preparation for all outlets, banquet and outside catering and ensures that they are fresh and prepared in the correct manner.
• Maintains comprehensive product knowledge on ingredients, equipment, market and current trends.
• Deals effectively with guest requests and takes appropriate actions to resolve guests complaints.

RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS

• Reports any non-available item to the Executive Chef or his delegate as well as the Section Head concerned, and proposes an alternative if the item can not be prepared within an acceptable time frame.
• Performs related duties and special projects as assigned.
• Ensures that Butchery Section equipment is used correctly, kept clean, and reports any defects promptly.
• Reports any injury and accidents to his supervisor or kitchen management.
• Must be familiar with HACCP standards and food hygiene regulations.

Qualifications and Requirements

\keyword>Secondary school certificate or equal level of education
• Three years experience as Assistant Chief Butcher.
• Speaks English and Arabic; language is an advantage.
• Computer knowledge (MS office & internet).

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