Executive Sous Chef - Waterpark

Job description / Role

Rixos Qetaifan Island North

Opening mid 2022, Rixos Doha Qetaifan will comprise a 345-key hotel, along with a souq encompassing 11,000sq m of leasing space, a beach club, a theme park and a waterpark. The resort will boast panoramic views of the Arabian Gulf. Slated to make its debut right before the World Cup, Rixos plans to provide a platform for showcasing Qatar as a tourism destination. One of the country's biggest draws will be Qetaifan Island North's waterpark attraction The Icon Tower, the world's highest tower of its kind, reaching 82 metres in height.

Executive Sous Chef- Waterpark

This position is responsible for the supervision and management of all food preparation and kitchen organization to maximize guest satisfaction and department profits.

What's in it for you:

- Be part of a unique and complex resort in Qatar
- Take advantage of opportunities to be recognized for your professional contributions
- Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide
- Learning programs through our academies
- Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world
- Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities like Planet 21

What you will be doing:

- Develop and update departmental SOP Manual, detailing standards of performance, Policies and Procedures, and service standards pertinent to the efficient operation of the kitchen in accordance with Hotel's policies, standards, and municipality requirements
- Supervise the Senior Culinary team to run their kitchens at a high-quality level whilst maintaining acceptable food cost
- Oversee the planning and implementation of effective food promotions
- Work closely with Chief Steward to ensure that kitchen areas are kept clean and orderly. Manage organization and cleanliness of departmental areas by conducting a weekly walkthrough
- Ensure that a high level of food safety management and precautions with regards to the hotel food safety and hygiene standards (HACCP) are adhered to in the department
- Monitor food standards in each Outlet in the waterpark
- Ensure that all departmental reports, schedules, standard recipes, menus, food presentation photographs, and correspondences are completed in an accurate and timely manner
- Identify market needs and trends in terms of food menus for both waterpark guests and the local market
- Monitor and analyze menus and products of competitive restaurants and other waterparks or theme parks.
- Interact with the management of other departments within areas of responsibility to foster and maintain effective working relations with them
- Meet and interact with representatives of the local community and potential guests as required
- Attend all briefings, meetings, and training as assigned by management

Requirements

Your experience and skills include:

- Minimum 2 years of experience as Executive Sous Chef in a Waterpark or Theme park operations
- Degree/Diploma in Hospitality Management
- Additional certification(s) in Food & Beverage will be an advantage
- Excellent reading, writing, and oral proficiency in the English language
- Proficient in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and relevant accounting systems
- Flexibility to respond to a range of different work situations

Your team & working environment:

At Accor, we are Heartists!
Are you ready to put your heart at the center of everything that you do? If so, then join our team of Heartists at Rixos Qetaifan Island, Every day, we look for opportunities to engage on a personal & meaningful way with our guests and each other. We deliver heartfelt hospitality in an environment that is engaging, enthusiastic and professionally rewarding!

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.
By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality.

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