Executive sous chef

Company Description

Join a hotel that is a member of the Accor network, whose group brings together more than 45 brands, 5,500 hotels, 10,000 restaurants and lifestyle destinations. Here, we believe in you and what you bring to the table. There are many opportunities for development and advancement. Every gesture, every smile, every action, contributes to creating a positive and memorable impact for our customers, our colleagues and also for our planet. Together, we embody the vision of responsible hospitality.

Take the opportunity to become a Heartist®, and let your heart guide you in this world where life beats faster.

Job Description

Quality Standards

• Ensure consistency and highest quality in food taste, temperature and presentation
• Ensure the quality and cleanliness of all food displays with maximum creativity

Operations

• Coordinate all Restaurant / Banquet / food production, and all specific duties to chefs and other staff under his/her supervision
• Check all set-ups for restaurant and banquet functions. Responsible for the correct timing during service and that food served is always of the highest standards
• 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
• Supervise food tasting sessions and guide chefs for new menu implementation
• Attend meetings with Executive Chef to discuss future business strategy and review ongoing action plan progress, and other departmental meetings as required
• Update menu recipe cards and menu planning for promotions

• Conduct staff training and on-the-job training on kitchen skills and new menu items
• Ensure staff adhere to hotel regulations re: fire, safety and emergency procedures
• 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
• Review food cost analysis on a daily basis to in line with budget and forecast

• Follow HACCP guidelines and ensure that staff comply with HACCP guidelines
• Works closely with Chief Steward to monitor and ensure that all cleaning is properly conducted and according to schedule.
• Monitor staff schedules for the assigned outlets
• Conduct section / departmental meetings and staff daily briefings
• Manage staff appraisal process
• Responsible for proper efficiency and profitable functioning of the assigned F&B outlets

• Must have strong culinary experience (international preferred)

• Excellent leadership & supervisory skills with a “hands-on” approach
• Positive attitude and high energy level
• Motivator & self starter; displays initiative & creativity. Team player and team builders

Qualifications

• Solid Culinary Knowledge
• Culinary Related Certificates
• Minimum 8 years experience in an International Hotel with at least 2 years experience in a similar capacity

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