Sous Chef

About the role

Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort is looking for a Sous Chef. The role organizes all activities within the restaurant kitchen so that the operation runs safely, smoothly and profitably within the hotel's framework, while developing and maintaining the restaurant's cuisine concepts and standards.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the restaurant's cuisine concepts and standards for food preparation and presentation.
• Keep up with local market trends and recommend menu changes based on seasonal product availability.
• Help achieve department budget goals and minimize food cost through proper preparation, inventory, requisition, food par and control systems.
• Follow Anantara food preparation and presentation guidelines to ensure consistent quality, and suggest improvements to them.
• Maintain food safety and protection, including proper dating, storage and rotation of food, and basic sanitation practices.
• Forecast weekly business demand to plan staffing and food production efficiently.
• Keep the outlet safe and manage its assets and facilities, including a monthly preventative maintenance inspection.
• Lead and take part in departmental training to raise skills and service levels, and supervise all associates, including hiring and discipline, together with the Executive Chef.
• Promote positive cooperation between departments and lead by example with a hands-on approach.