· Responsible for all culinary dishes that are prepared in their Kitchen. Because of this, a successful Sous Chef must be very knowledgeable about his or her specialty, as well as culinary functions in general.
· Must have experience in Oriental Cuisine.
· A person in this role must also be very organized and comfortable working in a high-pressure environment. A Sous Chef must also be able to give orders within all the section, as well as reliably carry out orders handed down to them by the executive chef.
· Primary role is to oversee the preparation, cooking, and presentation of meals in a restaurant. Duties associated with this role including directing chefs in their section in preparing, cooking, and presenting culinary dishes.
· Enforcing strict health and hygiene standards in the kitchen; and trouble-shooting any problems that may arise.
· Instructs cooks and other workers in the preparation, cooking, garnishing, and presentation of food.
· Arranges for equipment purchases and repairs.
· Meets with customers to discuss menus for special occasions such as weddings, parties, and banquets.
· Monitors sanitation practices to ensure that employees follow standards and regulations.
· Orders or requisition food and other supplies needed to ensure efficient operation.
· Checks the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met.
· Checks the quantity and quality of received products.
· Records production and operational data on specified forms.
· Plans, directs, and supervises the food preparation and cooking activities of multiple kitchens or restaurants in an establishment such as a restaurant chain or hotel.
· Undertakes additional duties assigned by the Executive Chef or Executive Sous chef.
CosT CONTROL AND PROFITABILITY
· Deals with spoilage, breakage and accident efficiently in accordance to the required standard.
· Abides by the instructions given by Superiors.
TEAMWORK, COMMUNICATION AND TRAINING:
· Follows instructions given by Superiors.
· Should favor vertical communication system to his/her Superiors in order to maximize operational efficiency and guest satisfaction for all functions and activities involving F&B. Must be perfectly groomed at all times.
· Harmonious and productive working environment.
SAFETY & SECURITY
· Ensures a safe environment for our guests and Team Members at all times.
MAIN TASKS
· Knows how & what to do in case of an evacuation/fire alarm or other emergencies
· Behaves at all times in such a way as to avoid accidents. Is familiar of procedure to report accidents in the premises.
· Is able to raise the internal alarms correctly.
· Adheres strictly to all directives and the safety regulations in place in the working place.
· Is obliged to take part in training courses for fire protection, health & safety at work and handling hazardous substances.
· Takes part in any fire or evacuation drills and ensure complete familiarization with all exits, including those normally used by customers as well as fire escapes.
· Monitors sanitation practices to ensure that employees follow standards and regulations.
· Directly responsible to maintain all the time the mise en place of food in proper order, clean condition of the fridges and all working areas of the kitchen and storages.
· Able to represent the company in depth trough the food and beverage service.
· He/she need to be capable within his/her personal experience to describe and explain in all the aspect every dish served in the menu.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
· Punctuality is a MUST when reporting to work.
· Service Excellence, Meticulous attention to detail and Flexibility to undertake additional responsibilities that may be assigned from time to time.
· Strong adaptability to change and good physical condition.
· Ability to work under pressure.
· Personal grooming and etiquette must be exceptionally high.
PREREQUISITES
· Comply with all company policies.
· Comply with all systems and procedures as laid down by the Executive Chef.
· The management reserves the right to change/extend this statement if necessary at any point of time during her/his employment.
· The holder of this statement can be asked to take on other tasks in addition of the ones stated, in a reasonable framework
SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
· A flair with ingredients
· An ability to stay calm when the pressure mounts
· Strong leadership skills to motivate brigade chefs
· First rate culinary skills
· Full knowledge about the company visual, standard and menu.