Sous Chef

Job Description

• Possess good man-management, decision-making, problem solving, communication and training skills
• Be able to promote team-building spirit within the work place
• Be able to assist in planning roster and deployment of staff
• Be able to interpret menu specifications, estimate raw material requirements, plan production schedule and assign task to staff
• Be able to interpret menu changes, ensure specifications and work instruction are updated according to airline specification
• Be able to plan, make decisions, and produce meals according to client requests, especially when the Executive Sous Chef is not around
• Be able to carry out ordering according to load requirements, follow proper stock control and rotation
• Be able to ensure that staff adhere to HACCP and medina food safety requirements
• Supervise meals produced, according to menu specifications, production schedules and menu cycle
• Monitor the performance of machines/equipment and report any malfunction
• Prepare adhoc special requests for dishing last minute.

Job Requirements

• Preferably with minimum 8 years of relevant experience as a chef
• Able to use the computer for emails, MS Office, and systems related to areas of work
• Possess good decision-making, problem-solving, communication and training skills
• Have strong knowledge of different types of cuisine plus the various derivatives and be able to prepare for presentation
• Be able to promote team-building spirit within the work place