Sous Chef (Hot Kitchen)

AccorHotels

Dubai, UAE

Ref: RP714-8881

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Hotel Overview:

Th8 Palm, Managed by Accor is a 5* hotel, located at the Palm Jumeirah Island, inspired by the fashion, glamour and jet-set lifestyle of the cool white sands and art deco scene of Miami Beach. The hotel boasts of its direct beach access with uninterrupted views of the Palm, Dubai's iconic skyline and the Arabian Sea that will provide an ultimate luxury experience at the Palm Jumeirah. The project has a total of 161 guest rooms and suites and 3 food beverage outlets with creative & unique concepts. In addition the hotel also features meeting facilities covering over 200 square meters that can host a range of events from small corporate meetings, product launches and team building activities to outdoor receptions and bespoke social events beach and poolside.

Summary of Responsibilities:

- Organizes together with the team shifting in the section with regard to mise-en-place production and its service
- Guide the team during the daily operations
- Maintains good colleagues relations and motivate colleagues
- Ensures that training on a one-to-one basis has been carried out and comprehended
- Works to the specifications received by the Executive Chef regarding portion size, quantity and quality as laid down in the recipe index
- Responsible for the correct timing during service and that food served is always of the highest standards
- Monitor and implement portion control established with the recipe cards and the butcher test; minimize waste and spoilage
- Check stores and refrigerators and oversee proper storage and recycling of leftovers
- Ensure effective communication among the kitchens and with other departments
- Work closely with receiving and storeroom to ensure received goods meet Hotel's quality standards specifications
- Is responsible for completing the daily checklist regarding mise-en-place and food storage
- Attends daily meeting with the Executive Chef and other meetings as requested by the Executive Chef
- Checks the main information board regarding changes in any information regarding the organization
- Ensures All the hygiene records are maintained and adhere to all the hygiene trainings and preset SOP
- Passes all information to the next shift about functions
- Maintain proper controls over purchase orders and requisitions
- Monitor monthly food inventory turnover and slow moving items
- Ensure purchasing, receiving and all storage are efficiently handled
- Checks on Commis Chefs on his/her section: e.g personal hygiene
- Other tasks as assigned

Requirements

Qualifications:

- At least 5 years in the hot kitchen, in a Managerial role
- Physically fit and able to stand for long hours
- Excellent leadership & supervisory skills with a "hands-on" approach
- At least four year in a five star international chain hotel/restaurant
- At least one year in an international five star hotel/ restaurant in similar position
- Sound knowledge about all kinds of cooking techniques and methods

Visa Requirements:

Please note that you must be eligible to live and work in Dubai.

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.

About the Company

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We are much more than a world leader. We are 250,000 hoteliers with the same shared passion for welcoming. We take care of millions of guests in our 4,300 addresses and on our digital platforms. As an operator and franchisor (HotelServices), owner and investor (HotelInvest), we invest all our energy into making "Feel Welcome" resonate as the finest hotel promise.

From luxury to economy and in every corner of the globe, AccorHotels'​ more than 20 brands meet all the needs of business and leisure travelers seeking comfort, attention and high-quality services.

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Chef salaries in UAE

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AED 8,000

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