Sous Chef

Job description / Role

Key responsibilities:

Food preparation: Assist in the preparation and cooking of meals, ensuring that all dishes are prepared according to the menu specifications and standards of quality.

Staff supervision: Supervise and train kitchen staff, ensuring that they adhere to proper cooking techniques and safety standards.

Inventory management: Assist in ordering, receiving, and storing food supplies. Monitor inventory levels and manage stock rotation to minimize waste.

Menu development: Collaborate with the head chef in planning and developing new menu items, ensuring seasonal and local ingredients are utilized effectively.

Quality control: Monitor food quality and presentation, ensuring that all dishes are served at the correct temperature and portion sizes.

Health and safety compliance: Ensure that the kitchen complies with health and safety regulations, maintaining a clean and safe working environment.

Customer satisfaction: Address and resolve any customer complaints or issues regarding food quality and service promptly.

Team collaboration: Foster a positive working environment by promoting teamwork and good communication among kitchen staff.

Administrative duties: Assist with scheduling, staff management, and other administrative tasks as directed by the head chef.

Qualifications:

• Culinary degree or equivalent experience in a professional kitchen environment.
• Previous experience as a sous chef or in a similar role, with a strong knowledge of cooking techniques and food safety practices.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Passion for food and a commitment to delivering high-quality dishes.

Working conditions:

• Fast-paced kitchen environment.
• May require long hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Standing for extended periods and lifting heavy objects may be required.

About the Company

The Apparel Group is a global fashion and lifestyle brand conglomerate residing on the crossroads of a modern economy - Dubai, UAE. The mercurial growth in the last 17 years has been by acquiring a host of world class fashion labels from around the world - Nine West, Tommy Hilfiger, Kenneth Cole, Aldo & Tim Hortons just to name a few.

Today the group caters to thousands of eager shoppers through its over 1530 stores, 75 International brands and employing 12,000 multi cultural staff in over 4 continents. Apparel believes in turning dreams in to reality and we give everyone - our customers, our stakeholders, our employees - an equal opportunity to do so.

Apparel group has carved its strong presence not only in the UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, and Saudi Arabia but opened thriving gateways to market in India, South Africa, Poland, Singapore, Jordan, Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia. Additionally, clear strategies are in place to enter emerging markets such as Hungary, Pakistan, Egypt and Philippines.