Sous Chef - Thai Specialty

Hyatt Sous Chef - Thai Specialty in DUBAI, United Arab Emirates

Description:

• Controls and analyzes, on an ongoing basis, the level of the following:

• Sales – upselling
• Costs - monitor and control - food cost
• Daily market purchases – and follow up
• Issuing of food control – room service – banquet
• Quality and presentation of food products
• Test-consistency, standards follow the recipes
• Condition and cleanliness of kitchen and equipment
• Daily chef briefing – kitchen and service
• Guest satisfaction
• PIC – responsibly
• Marketing – food promotions, daily special
• Handles administrative works and keeps updated files.
• Monitors the stocks of all food, beverage, kitchen cleanliness and maintain equipment.
• Manages and supports banquet functions of section food production of our specific dishes to achieve the optimum quality level of food quality.
• Establishes and maintains effective employee and inter-departmental working relationships.
• Comes up with the Head Chef with popular ideas for the menu in advance for planning of new menu.
• Assists the Head Chef in setting Restaurant/section goals and developing strategies, procedures, and policies.
• Monitors local competitors and compares their operation with our restaurant/section.
• Participates in service as necessary in accordance with the requirements and practices of the restaurant/section.

Qualifications:

• Culinary Arts Degree/Diploma (or equivalent)
• Specialized Thai Culinary Training (preferred)
• 3-5 years of experience in a professional kitchen, with 2 years in a supervisory role
• Experience in Thai cuisine (wok cooking, curry preparation, grilling, etc.)
• Strong knowledge of Thai ingredients (lemongrass, kaffir lime, fish sauce, etc.)
• Leadership and team management experience
• Menu creation and recipe development skills
• Ability to manage kitchen operations during the Head Chef’s absence
• Attention to detail for food quality and presentation
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Primary Location: AE-DU-Dubai

Job Level: Full-time

Job: Culinary

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