Sous Chef - Arabic Banquet

Job description / Role

As our Sous Chef, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the culinary identity of our resort. With your leadership, creativity, and culinary expertise, you will contribute to delivering memorable dining experiences.

What is in it for you:

- Unleash the excitement: enticing rewards and unbeatable benefits are waiting for you!
- Ignite your skills with our cutting-edge Academies for rapid professional growth.
- Cultivate your talents and watch your career flourish, locally and globally.
- Drive change through impactful Corporate Social Responsibility activities.
- Immerse yourself in a vibrant work environment with extraordinary colleagues.
- Join us on a direct path to success as we skyrocket to new heights!

Key Responsibilities:

- Culinary Leadership: Assist the Executive Chef in overseeing daily kitchen operations.
- Lead and motivate the kitchen brigade to achieve culinary excellence.
- Menu Development: Collaborate with the Executive Chef to plan and create innovative and enticing menus. Ensure the consistent execution of recipes to maintain high-quality standards.
- Food Preparation and Cooking: Direct and participate in the preparation, cooking, and presentation of culinary offerings. Monitor and control food costs by efficiently managing portion sizes and minimizing wastage.
- Team Collaboration: Foster a collaborative and positive work environment within the kitchen. Coordinate seamlessly with other departments to ensure smooth overall resort operations.
- Quality Control: Implement rigorous quality control measures for all food items. Conduct regular tastings and inspections to uphold culinary standards.
- Training and Development: Train and mentor kitchen staff on culinary techniques and best practices. Support the professional development of junior kitchen team members.
- Kitchen Organization: Optimize kitchen workflow, ensuring cleanliness, organization, and compliance with hygiene standards. Maintain well-organized and well-stocked kitchen stations.
- Adherence to Safety Standards: Ensure strict adherence to safety and sanitation regulations. Lead by example in maintaining a safe and healthy kitchen environment.

Requirements

- Leadership Experience: Previous leadership experience in the culinary field is a prerequisite.
- Journeyman's Papers or Equivalent: Possession of Journeyman's papers or international equivalent is mandatory.
- Culinary Diploma/Certification: Diploma Certification in a Culinary discipline is considered an asset.
- Computer Literacy: Proficient in Microsoft Window applications is an additional asset.
- Interpersonal and Problem-Solving Abilities: Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities are essential.
- Responsibility and Reliability: Highly responsible and reliable in fulfilling job duties.
- Ability to Work Under Pressure: Capable of working well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
- Team Collaboration: Ability to work cohesively with fellow colleagues as an integral part of a team.
- Guest-Centric Approach: Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times.

About the Company

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