Sous Chef

Job Description

Reporting to the Executive Chef, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following: 

• Ensure the consistency in the preparation of all food items for a la carte according to hotel recipes and standards
• Ensure all kitchen Colleagues are aware of standards and expectations
• Adhere to payroll costs and productivity within budgeted guidelines
• Provide extensive hands on training for all new and transferred colleagues
• Ensure the Cleanliness and maintenance of all work areas, utensils & equipment
• Follow kitchen policies, procedures and service standards
• Follow all safety and Sanitation policies when handling food and beverage
• Liaise daily with Head Chef and Restaurant Manager to keep open lines of communication regarding guest feedback
• Continually strive to improve food preparation and presentations
• Maintain proper rotation of product in all chillers to minimize wastage/spoilage
• Have full knowledge of all menu items, daily features and promotions
• Works closely with other team members and Cooks in menu creation and overall guest experience improvement efforts
• Maintain a safe work environment and is responsible to complete the Weekly Preventative Maintenance Checklist
• Train and develop kitchen employees and ensuring that ongoing training opportunities are communicated to the other Culinary Team Members and leadership and addressed with the colleague
• Assume supervisory responsibilities during the absence of the Head Chef
• Other duties as assigned

 

Qualifications

Qualifications / Requirements

• Minimum 3-4 years’ experience in a similar capacity
• Strong passion for creating authentic, modern, fusion cuisine.
• Able to work under pressure.
• Possess good leadership and supervisory skills.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment, with a keen eye for quality control.
• Good communication and customer contact skills.
• Knowledge of food and health safety standards.