Executive Sous Chef

Job description / Role

Company Description

Fairmont Amman offers travelers and residents of Amman luxury accommodations in 317 spacious guest rooms and suites, including Fairmont Gold, the hotel's exclusive hotel within a hotel. With a modern, beautiful architectural design and stunning interiors, we make use of the finest wood and marble, and our rooms and hotel interiors combine classic luxury with contemporary design, all housed in spacious rooms of at least 42 square meters or more.

Job Description

Reporting to the Executive Chef, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

- Consistently offer professional, friendly and proactive guest service while supporting fellow Colleagues.
- Manage all Kitchens in the absence of the Executive Chef.
- Create all food menus with the guidance of the Executive Chef.
- Complete daily market lists to ensure quality food ordering while maintaining budgeted costs.
- Meet with Storekeepers to ensure quality & par levels are maintained.
- Interact closely with the Catering department to assist in function menu co-ordination and meet with clients as required.
- Conduct daily shift briefings with all Sous Chefs.
- Ensure all kitchen Colleagues are aware of standards and expectations.
- Liaise daily with Outlet Managers and Sous Chefs to keep open lines of communication regarding guest feedback.
- Balance operational, administrative and Colleague needs.
- Ensure proper staffing and scheduling in accordance to productivity guidelines.
- Follow kitchen policies, procedures and service standards.
- Follow all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverage.
- Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications

- Previous leadership experience in luxury hotels is a must.
- Journeyman's papers or international equivalent required
- Diploma Certification in a Culinary discipline an asset
- Proven track record of cost control including food, equipment, labor and wastage to meet the goals and the hotel's financial goals
- Computer literate in Microsoft Window applications required
- Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities
- Highly responsible & reliable
- Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment
- Ability to work cohesively as part of a team
- Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times.

Additional Information

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About the Company

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