Sous Chef

Job description / Role

Job Purpose
• To assist the Head Chef and supervise all kitchen operations ensuring high standards of food, health and hygiene are achieved in accordance to Brand standards

Essential Roles and Responsibilities
• To assist the Head Chef in all aspects of kitchen management and to take full responsibility for the kitchen in the absence of the Head Chef
• Monitor food quality and consistency to ensure food presented is of highest quality and standard as per the agreed menus & guidelines.
• Supervise daily food production operations to ensure it is in accordance with the Municipality standards and compliant with any Government related food handling regulations.
• Ensure complete and thorough knowledge of usage of all kitchen machinery and equipment, including cleaning and maintenance.
• Address any queries on food preparation by the kitchen staff and guide/ train the kitchen team in the process of food preparation.
• Ensure optimal utilization and storage of stock - perishable /non perishable to minimize wastage.
• Enforce highest standards of hygiene, cleanliness and sanitation of the kitchen.
• Work with the Head Chef to prepare weekly schedule for the kitchen staff to ensure optimal allocation of staff resource.
• Manage the employees on duty and ensure the highest quality of food quality and presentation, as well as kitchen operational standards, are met at all times.
• Acknowledge and address all customer feedback through management to ensure maximum customer satisfaction.
• Carry out additional tasks as instructed by management.

Requirements

Job Requirements

Education/Certification and Continued Education
• University degree in either a catering/ hospitality or business related discipline, with tertiary qualifications in Kitchen Management

Years of Experience
• 5-7 years total relevant experience in the catering industry

Core Competencies Managerial and Leadership Competencies
• Instills Trust
• Managing Diversity
• Agile Learner
• Collaboration
• Customer Focus
• Problem Solving
• Managing and Measuring Work
• Timely Decision Making
• Self Development
• Written Communications
• Approachability

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Customer Finance
• Gross Margin
• Net Sales

People Operations/Process
• Employee Turnover
• SCR Score
• Hygiene KPI

Disclaimer:
• Statements in this job description are intended to reflect, in general, the duties and responsibilities of the position, but are not to be interpreted as totally inclusive.

About the Company

Established in 1979, Al Tayer Group is a privately-held, diversified company with operations in 12 countries in the Middle East and beyond. With over 7,800 employees from 95 different nationalities, the Group has its headquarters in Dubai, UAE.

Al Tayer Group operates leading, quality-focused businesses in automobile sales and service, luxury and lifestyle retail, perfumes and cosmetics distribution, engineering as well as interiors contracting. The Groups portfolio includes several of the worlds leading brands such as Armani, Bvlgari, Banana Republic, Ford, Ferrari, Gucci, Gap, Harvey Nichols and Maserati. The Group operates over 180 stores across multiple markets in the Middle East. In addition, Al Tayer Group has investments in commercial real estate, contracting, supply chain management, precision tools manufacturing and travel agency services.