Executive Sous Chef

About

Rotana is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to assist the Executive Chef with daily kitchen operations and assume responsibilities in the Executive Chef’s absence. The role covers food production, quality, hygiene, food-cost control, special events and promotions. Applicants need professional kitchen training, at least five years’ experience in quality establishments, English communication skills, and food preparation, presentation and preservation knowledge.

How to apply

Apply online through the official advert page on Rotana Careers.

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Responsibilities

• Work with the Executive Chef on managing all functions of the food production and quality improvement.
• Assist the Executive Chef in designing, implementing and overseeing special events and special food promotions.
• Monitor regular standards of production to ensure highest level of quality in all kitchens.
• Ensure HACCP standards are implemented and follow the appropriate hygiene standards as per Municipality requirements at all times in all working areas.
• Maintain comprehensive product knowledge including ingredients, equipment, suppliers, markets and current trends.
• Monitor local competitors and compare their operation with the hotel's food production operation.
• Monitor all aspects pertaining to the control of the hotel's food cost.

Qualifications

• You should have a professional kitchen apprenticeship or chefs training course and at least five years experiences in quality establishments with a pastry, bakery, butchery, a la carte, banquet and buffet styles.
• The ability to communicate well in English and a proven track of food preparation, presentation and preservation knowledge is an essential.
• The ideal candidate will be flexible and well organized with good managerial skills in order to be able to work with different levels in a multicultural workforce.
• Highly developed training and leadership skills, along with the ability to build a strong team are essential.
• You will have an eye for detail and be pro active.
• You are positively spirited and passionate about food, customer driven with a hands on approach and possess following additional competencies:
• Understanding the Business.
• Teambuilding.
• Planning for Business.
• Leading People.
• Valuing Diversity.
• Managing Operations.
• Customer Focus.
• Adaptability.
• Influencing Outcomes.