Sous Chef

Job description / Role

To oversee kitchen operations and select, train, appraise, coordinate, discipline and coordinate kitchen staff in order to prepare, cook and present food according to hotel standard recipes.
Essential functions include but not restricted to:

- Interviews, selects, trains, appraises, schedules, disciplines and supervises kitchen staff in kitchen during the cooking of food items.
- Supervises kitchen staff in the proper preparation, cooking and garnishment of various menu items.
- Assists in the development and enforcement of policies to control food cost and quality.
- Ensures proper receiving, storage (including temperature-setting) and rotation of food products so as to comply with Health Department regulations.
- Leads menu planning activities.
- Schedules culinary staff so that proper coverage is maintained while keeping payroll costs in line.

Requirements

A Sous Chef serving Hilton brands is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviors, skills, and values that follow:

- Relevant qualifications for this role
- Excellent planning and organizing skills
- Ability multi-task and meet deadlines
- Strong supervisory skills
- A current, valid, and relevant trade qualification (proof may be required)
- A creative approach to the production of food
- Positive attitude
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work on own or in teams

It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:

- Previous kitchen experience in similar role
- Passion for producing high quality food
- Knowledge of current food trends
- Proficiency with computers and computer programs, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

About the Company

Facing the West Bank, our resort rests on the edge of the River Nile, less than seven kilometers from central Luxor via shuttle. We have traditional felucca sailing and horseback and camelback tours of the riverbanks, with both Karnak and Luxor temples within four kilometers. Perks include our holistic spa, two infinity pools, and a kids' corner.