Sous Chef

Job Responsibilities

• Supporting the head chef or executive chef in the general running of the kitchen.
• Managing the kitchen staff, including setting the rota and handling disciplinary and HR issues in the absence of the head chef.
• Leading a team of chefs in cooking and preparing meals, including checking food quality and overseeing cooking techniques.
• Taking responsibility for more technical elements of cuisine.
• Ensuring the kitchen meets high standards of quality.
• Completing food hygiene documents to comply with the law and writing environmental health reports when necessary.
• Establishing strong relationships with staff in other areas of the business, including managers and front of house teams.
• Deputising for the head chef in their absence.
• Being the voice of the kitchen when communicating with waiters and bar staff.
• Ordering supplies and negotiating with suppliers.
• Managing inventory and keeping control of stock.
• Organising produce and ensuring strict adherence to food hygiene regulations.
• Supervising all food preparation.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: AED7,500.00 - AED8,000.00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Abu Dhabi: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:

• Junior Sous Chef/ equivalent position: 1 year (Required)