Senior Sous Chef

Senior Sous Chef Job Description:

• In charge of overall kitchen operation in the absence of the Head Chef.
• He/She should report any problem with damaged equipment and machinery.
• Organize with the Chefs-in-charge in all outlets for any issues or concerns about the ordering and deliveries of the food items.
• Oversees for monitoring the dispatching and receiving of the food items.
• Helping the Head chefs when it comes to writing and filing new recipes.
• Assists the Head Chef in the smooth and efficient running of food production and acts in his capacity during his absence.
• Checks standards and as per the recipe sheet.
• Ensure hygienic and very safe kitchen environment
• Order supplies to stock inventory and with appropriately
• Ensures minimum waste and maximizing resources and hence assuring overall department profitability.
• Track and record and replenish inventory as needed
• Ensures that all equipment is cleaned and sanitized and in working order.
• Monitors the practice of established with internal rules and procedures.
• Train new staff and on the preparation and arrangement and as per the current menu
• Work with the employee however to take corrective actions where appropriate.
• To be a team player and have a good working attitude towards superiors.
• Monitoring staff are responsible enough and maintaining the sanitation of their own storage facilities.
• Monitoring, ordering, and stocking of ingredients and mise en place.
• Provides high quality and consistency of produce food items by following the recipes, procedures, and special instructions by the Head Chef.

Requirements:

– At least 3 years on a similar position in French fine dining restaurants or upscale restaurants

– Good communication and interpersonal skills to manage a team

– Extensive knowledge of culinary leadership & kitchen operations

– Solid knowledge of Menu/recipe development, recipe conversions, and weights and measures