Sous Chef

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Fairmont Hotels & Resorts
Abu Dhabi
AED 60,000 - 100,000
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5 days ago
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Company Description

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. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit https://careers.accor.com/
Do what you love, care for the world, dare to challenge the status quo! #BELIMITLESS

Job Description

Operation

  1. Assign in detail, specific duties to all employees under his/her supervision and instructs them in their work.
  2. Ensure personal cleanliness and proper deportment of all team members.
  3. Work closely with the Executive Chef in determining quality and quantity of food materials used with a view of eliminating wastage.
  4. Discuss with the Executive Chef and recommends menu price adjustments.
  5. Check the taste, temperature and visual appeal of food items prepared to ensure that the quality and portion are consistent and as per specifications set out.
  6. Ensure that all equipment and perishable items are stored in its designated place and is done in the most hygienic manner.
  7. Prevent the use of contaminated products in any phase of food preparation and prevent colleagues who are ill or suffering from an infection from taking part in the preparation or handling of food.
  8. Suggest new recipe/products which may improve quality of food or lower food cost.
  9. Check the maintenance of all kitchen equipment.
  10. Adhere to safety, health, security and loss control policies and procedures.

Team Management

  1. Motivate, supervise and discipline team members to ensure their capabilities and degree of professionalism meet the needs of guests and the organization.
  2. Interview, select and recruit team members.
  3. Identify and develop team members with potential.
  4. Conduct performance review with the team.
  5. Develop, conduct and maintain records of all staff training programs for team members, focusing on their development needs, providing them with new skills to meet the changing needs of the business.
  6. Prepare weekly staff schedules keeping in mind anticipated business, operating budgets and standards of service.

Other Responsibilities

  1. Be well versed in hotel fire & life safety/emergency procedures.
  2. Apply necessary precautions with regards to the hotel food safety and hygiene standards (HACCP).
  3. Attend all briefings, meetings and trainings as assigned by management.
  4. Maintain a high standard of personal appearance and hygiene at all times.
  5. Perform other reasonable duties assigned by the Management.

Qualifications

  1. Diploma from a reputable Hospitality Management / Culinary school preferred.
  2. Additional certification(s) in Food & Beverage will be an advantage.
  3. Minimum 3 years of experience in managing food production & culinary operations in a hotel/restaurant.
  4. Excellent reading, writing and oral proficiency in English language.
  5. Ability to speak other languages and basic understanding of local languages will be an advantage.
  6. Good working knowledge of MS Excel, Word, & PowerPoint.
  7. High degree of professionalism with sound human resources management and business acumen capabilities.

Additional Information

Your team and working environment:
Opportunities to make your mark. We provide an environment of trust, respect, and integrity. A home away from home. Where diversity and inclusion are celebrated. Privacy and personal information are protected. Through Accor’s Employee Value Proposition, we ensure fair treatment and a workplace free from discrimination & harassment.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

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