Sous Chef Accor Hotels UAE

Raffles The PalmLocation Dubai is presently accepting applications from suitable candidate for the job role of Sous Chef. The candidate should plays a crucial role in managing kitchen operations, mentoring culinary staff, and upholding food quality standards to deliver exceptional dining experiences to guests.

Responsibilities of Sous Chef

• To report for duty punctually wearing the correct uniform and name badges at all times
• To assist the Executive Chef in the supervision of all employees
• To attend daily meetings with the Executive Chef regarding daily operation.
• To hold a daily and monthly meeting with the kitchen staff and report to the Executive Chef.
• To establish culinary standards specific to the hotel which meet the needs of the target market.
• To develop menus and standard recipes that allows the restaurant to run at the budgeted food cost and test samples in conjunction with the Executive Chef.
• To write specific and accurate product specifications and standard recipes for use in the computer and by the Materials Manager.
• To use, wherever possible, locally and seasonally available products in menus and “specials”.
• To inspect daily, all fresh food received to ensure the quality is maintained.
• In conjunction with the Executive Chef, establish job methods and supervise on a regular basis, and correct if necessary, cooking standards to maintain a high quality of food and service on quality basis.
• During service periods, to personally run the hot pass and assist when needed and to ensure that the presentation as well as quality of the food is in accordance with the established standards.
• To plan rosters on a weekly basis and to review on a daily basis with the Executive Chef, overtime, rosters and holiday requirements and absenteeism.
• To report accidents and sickness in the log Book and to report any such incidents to the Executive Chef on a daily basis.

What You’ll DO More?

• To report any problems regarding failure of machinery and small equipment to the Executive Chef and to follow up and ensure the necessary work has been carried out.
• To instruct on the correct usage of Kitchen equipment and machinery and to check that this is carried out in the correct manner by all Kitchen employees as set out by the Health & Safety regulations and correct the usage if necessary.
• To ensure that the standards set by the Company’s Policy and Procedures regarding personal hygiene are maintained by all Kitchen staff.
• To maintain a material checklist e.g. mise-en-place within own department for all sections.
• To check daily each section in own department to ensure work has been carry out in the proper manner.
• To check daily function sheets within Main Board.
• To pass all information to late shift
• To maintain all hotel records and forms as prescribed by local hotel management and policies.
• To follow operating standards on the use of the computer.
• To develop standard recipes which allow the kitchen department to operate at an acceptable food cost.
• To maximize employee productivity in order to minimize payroll costs.
• To monitor operating costs and take corrective action when necessary to reduce expenses.
• To identify market needs and trends in terms of food for both hotel guests and the local Market.
• To monitor and analyze the menus and product of competitive banqueting operations.

Requirements of Sous Chef

• High school graduate.
• 8 – 10 years experience in cooking and supervision.

Skills and Knowledge Desired

• Physically fit
• Oral and written fluency in English
• Knowledge of other languages and basic understanding of local language preferred
• Must have strong culinary experience (international preferred)
• Excellent leadership & supervisory skills with a “hands-on” approach
• Positive attitude and high energy level
• Motivator & self starter; displays initiative & creativity
• Team player and team builder
• Flexible & adaptable to different working locations
• Finance knowledge
• Reading, writing and oral proficiency in the English language.

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