Junior Sous Chef

Job description / Role

Junior Sous Chef

As an Junior Sous Chef, you will be responsible for providing excellent guest service and maintain overall efficiency of set standards for the function.

What is in it for you:

- Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide
- Learning programs through our Academies and the opportunity to earn qualifications while you work
- Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
- Ability to make a difference in the local community through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, like Planet 21

What you will be doing:

- Supervising, coordinating and participating in the preparation of mise en place cooking for all F&B outlets.
- Controls freshness, preparation techniques and storage of goods used.
- To check Demi Chefs / Commis Chefs on his/her section: e.g. regarding personal hygiene.
- To assist the Chef de Cuisine in composing new recipes and menu ideas.
- Order and turnover of products in his section through daily inventory lists.
- Controls cooking procedures, portioning, garnishing and presentation of all dishes.
- Keeps effective contacts with colleagues of other departments.
- Is involved on other tasks and cooperates in special projects when required.
- Sets up work rosters of his section in consultation with the Sous-Chef.
- Allocates different tasks according to the mise en place list.
- To consistently provide and maintain the highest standard of guest care and service.
- To maintain a high standard of personal hygiene and grooming at all times.
- To act on your responsibilities for Health and Safety at work.
- To demonstrate a working knowledge of fire prevention and to follow the
- Restaurant evacuation plan on hearing the alarm.
- To be security conscious with respect to guest, staff and Rixos the Palm Dubai property/welfare and to reort suspicious circumstances to your Sous-Chef or Chef de Cuisine.
- Check all food preparation to determine the type and quality of items to be prepared.
- Work to the specifications received by the Sous-Chef regarding portion size, quantity and quality as laid down in the recipe index.
- Preparation and compilation of staff meals.
- Observes and tastes the food during preparation.
- Ensures that food orders are prepared efficiently and within a reasonable period of time.
- Ensures that hot dishes leave the Kitchen at the correct temperature.
- Take orders from his/her Sous-Chef and carry them out in the correct manner.
- Together with his/her Commis to write daily wine, dry store, food requisitions and kitchen transfers on the appropriate forms for the approval of the Chef de Cusine / Sous Chef in order to achieve the high stock rotation desired in his/her section.

Requirements

Your experience and skills include:

- Minimum of 3-4 years' experience in hotel is preferred.
- Experience in the GCC and/or Middle East Region is a plus.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal required.
- Be committed to exceeding guest expectations

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

Why work for Accor?

We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor's limitless possibilities.

About the Company

A caring employer providing respect, training and career development for our employees. An attractive employer offering more than 100 professions across the 5 continents.

We are much more than a world leader. We are 250,000 hoteliers with the same shared passion for welcoming. We take care of millions of guests in our 4,300 addresses and on our digital platforms. As an operator and franchisor (HotelServices), owner and investor (HotelInvest), we invest all our energy into making "Feel Welcome" resonate as the finest hotel promise.

From luxury to economy and in every corner of the globe, AccorHotels'​ more than 20 brands meet all the needs of business and leisure travelers seeking comfort, attention and high-quality services.