Sous Chef - Main Kitchen for

Description

A Sous Chef - Main Kitchen for Conrad Dubai will work closely with the Executive Sous Chef to ensure the smooth running of the Main Kitchen, supporting other outlets, in accordance with the hotel’s standards and financial goals.

What will I be doing?

A Sous Chef - Main Kitchen for Conrad Dubai will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Maintain kitchen hygiene and safe food storage and rotation.
• Co-ordination of all aspects of the banqueting operation to ensure that all services are delivered to guests or internal customers with the aim of exceeding guest expectations and in accordance with standards and procedures.
• Analyse and respond to guest feedback, guest satisfaction and associate satisfaction information; and give a positive commitment to continuous improvement of product and performance.
• Monitor all Kitchen equipment to ensure safe and functional operation and report faults to Engineering.
• Place and monitor food orders in Birchstreet in line with the operational requirements.
• Complete daily Stores Requisitions.
• Liaise with other Chefs to streamline operations.
• Supervise daily food preparation and service requirement.
• Conduct daily briefings and weekly meetings. Support in team member performance reviews, and analyse training needs for current positions and future promotions.
• Attend Chef meetings and represent the Department at other meetings as required.
• Coordinate service between F.O.H and B.O.H.
• Provide advice and recommendations on menu development, food availability trends, market prices, food preparation, methods and cuisine.
• Provide training in food skills and knowledge to F.O.H team members.
• Supporting in the training and development of the culinary team members.
• Assist the Chefs in day-to-day operation as required.

Requirements

What are we looking for?

A  Sous Chef - Main Kitchen for Conrad Dubai is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow:

• Previous experience as Sous Chef or strong Junior Sous Chef (Main Kitchen) experience.
• Strong experience in Main Kitchen operation.
• Passion for producing high quality food and knowledge of current food trends.
• Excellent planning and organizing skills.
• Ability multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Strong supervisory skills.
• Positive attitude.
• Very good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.

It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:

• Previous experience in a luxury hotel.
• Locally available to conduct a food tasting.

What will it be like to work for Conrad Hotels & Resorts?

Conrad Hotels & Resorts combines contemporary design, sophisticated amenities and personalized service. Conrad’s guest service is instinctive, discreet and enhanced by innovation to provide exceptional travel experiences all over the world. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!