Sous Chef at Sovereign Hotel Limited

Job code: SC03/2023

Job Description:

We are looking for an organized Professional Sous Chef to deliver an excellent Guest and Member experience while managing food provisions, assisting with guest queries, and controlling costs.

Duties & Responsibilities:·        

• Manage all aspects of the kitchen including operational, quality and administrative functions.
• Manage the provision of food to F& B Restaurant and acting where necessary to ensure compliance with current legislation.
• Assist in positive outcomes from guest queries in a timely and efficient manner
• Ensure food stuffs are of a good quality and stored correctly
• Contribute to menu creation by responding and incorporating Guest feedback
• Ensure the consistent production of high-quality food through all hotel food outlets
• Manage customer relations when necessary, in the absence of the Executive Chef
• Ensure resources support the business needs through the effective management of working rotations
• Support brand standards through the training and assessment of the Team
• Manage the kitchen brigade effectively to ensure a well-organized, motivated Team
• Control costs without compromising standards, improving gross profit margins and other departmental and financial targets
• Assist other departments wherever necessary and maintain good working relationships
• Comply with hotel security, fire regulations and all health and safety and food safety legislation
• Report maintenance, hygiene and hazard issues
• Any other duty as assigned

Education:

• Diploma in Hospitality or any Relevant qualifications for this role
• Certificate in Hospitality with 3-5yrs of experience

Skills and abilities required:

• Excellent planning and organizing skills
• Ability multi-task and meet deadlines
• Strong supervisory skills
• A current, valid, and relevant trade qualification (proof may be required)
• A creative approach to the production of food
• Good communication skills, Ability to work under pressure, Ability to work on own or in teams
• Passion for producing high quality food
• Knowledge of current food trends
• Proficiency with computers and computer programs, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook