Jr. Sous Chef

• With the restaurant chef organize all activities within a Restaurant Kitchen area ensuring a safe smooth running and profitable operation within the framework of the Hotel. 
• Support the development of Restaurant cuisine concepts and standards.  Be familiar with local market & suppliers.  Recommend menu changes according to seasonal product availability.
• Adhere to Anantara food preparation and presentation guidelines to ensure consistent quality culinary offerings to our guests.  Continually look to recommend improvements and additions to the Anantara presentation guidelines.
• Maintain food safety & protection. All food in working areas should be in compliance with food handling techniques including dating proper storage rotation etc. Maintain basic food safety and sanitation practices.
• Maintain outlet safety at all times.
• Take responsibility for asset management of all outlet property and facilities.
• Participate in departmental training to improve departmental skills and hotel service levels providing team members the training and resources to take care of our guests.
• Promote positive inter-departmental relations through candid communication and cooperation.

Qualifications :

• Extensive experience working in a professional kitchen.
• Proficient in various cooking techniques and cuisines.
• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Ability to oversee kitchen operations and assist the Sous Chef.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and kitchen hygiene practices.
• Capacity to create menus train kitchen staff and manage inventory.
• Adaptability and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment

Additional Information :

• Prompt and courteous delivery of all orders maintaining a positive image through all each guest contact and through cleanliness of guest areas.
• Assure total guest satisfaction in the service of food and beverage through the supervision of prompt and courteous delivery of all Restaurants and Room Service orders
• During shift ensure that guests are satisfied by assisting with serving seating communication with kitchen and by striving to speak to all guests.
• Assist in maintaining a highly motivated and well trained staff
• Open and close shift in accordance with Managers Checklist.
• Train maintain and enforce all Anantara Service Standards
• Properly execute revenue and check control procedures on shift
• Maintain a safe and sanitary work environment for all Associates and guests
• Gather and implement all proper tools for running shifts (i.e. schedules floor plans reservations checks)
• Find solutions for problems such as call outs last minute bookings or any other daily problems that may arise.
• Be on the floor during entire meal period and ensure adequate coverage
• Ensure that only a quality product is being served
• Maintain proper Associate uniform standards
• Manage an effective repair and maintenance program through the use of work orders inspections etc.
• Exercise station rotation to ensure stations are distributed fairly.  Handle daily Associate relations (i.e. scheduling time adjustments etc.)
• Assist any Associate in his/her job performance when required to ensure guest satisfaction.  Assist in implementing an effective training program for new and current associates
• Encourage problem solving by Associates through proper training and empowerment to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Establish effective communication with Associates to gain their trust and respect through his/her hard work.  Maintain fair and consistent counseling and/or disciplinary procedures in accordance with Anantaras Guarantee of Fair Treatment Policy
• Identify and recommend incentive programs new ideas and methods of operation

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time

Key Skills
Culinary Experience,Food Handling,Restaurant Experience,Kitchen Management Experience,Food Preparation Experience,Kitchen Experience,Labor Cost Analysis,Catering,Cooking,Cost Control,Sanitation,Knife Skills
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1