Chief Butcher - InterContinental Jeddah

InterContinental Hotels Group; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 48,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel group is seeking an Assistant Head Butcher to manage the butchery section, ensuring compliance with hygiene standards and quality food production. Candidates should have two years of experience, a secondary school certificate, and possess strong teamwork and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as Assistant Head Butcher.
• Speaks English; knowledge of Arabic is an advantage.
• Computer literacy required.

Responsibilities

• Oversees butchery section, ensuring hygiene and operational standards.
• Plans production of all raw poultry, meat, seafood, and fish.
• Controls food requisitions and ensures product quality.

Skills

Food preparation

Teamwork

HACCP knowledge

Communication

Education

Secondary school certificate

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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 “winning ways and IHG commitment.

Under the general guidance of the Executive Chef or his delegate, and within the limits of established policies, procedures, and service performance and product standards, oversees and directs all aspects of the operation in the Butchery Section.

At InterContinental Hotels & Resorts we want our guests to feel special, cosmopolitan, and In the Know which means we need you to:

• 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.

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 training programs.
• 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 for improving his knowledge and future growth with the 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, ensuring they are fresh and prepared properly.
• Maintains comprehensive product knowledge on ingredients, equipment, market, and current trends.
• Deals effectively with guest requests and takes appropriate actions to resolve guest 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 cannot 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.

Accountability

• Meeting with HACCP requirements.
• Preparing food orders as per required standards.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Secondary school certificate or equivalent level of education.
• Two years of experience as Assistant Head Butcher.
• Speaks English; Arabic language is an advantage.
• Computer knowledge (MS Office & internet).

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