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Kempinski Hotels is seeking a Sous Chef with expertise in Asian Cuisine for their Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia location. The role involves assisting in the management of kitchen operations, including menu planning, costing, organizing special events, developing new dishes, and maintaining high food quality standards. The Sous Chef will also be responsible for maintaining comprehensive product knowledge, ensuring kitchen hygiene, and contributing to staff training and development.
Key responsibilities include assisting with special events and food promotions, maintaining product knowledge of ingredients, equipment, suppliers, and market trends, and making recommendations for operational adjustments. The position also requires adherence to occupational health and safety (OH&S) policies and procedures, as well as emergency preparedness. This is a full-time, permanent position.
Requirements
Assist in managing kitchen operations, including menu planning, costing, organizing special events, developing new dishes, and maintaining food quality. Responsibilities include product knowledge, hygiene, staff training, budget management, and adherence to OH&S policies.
Description
Department: KitchenLocation: Saudi Arabia - Al KhobarDescriptionAssist in the management of Kitchen Operations including menu planning and costing, organising special events, developing new dishes, maintaining food quality standards and comprehensive product knowledge.Key ResponsibilitiesAssist with organizing special events and special food promotions.Maintain comprehensive product knowledge including ingredients, equipment, suppliers, markets, and current trends and make recommendations for appropriate adjustments to kitchen operations accordingly.Maintain a hygienic kitchen and personal hygiene.Clean the kitchen and equipment.Work with Superior and Director of People Services to ensure the departmental performance of staff is productive and assist in planning for future staffing needs.Assist in training needs analysis of Kitchen staff and ensure training programs are designed and implemented to meet needs.Provide input for probation and formal performance appraisal discussions in line with company guidelines.Approve leave after considering hotel occupancy.Work with superior in the preparation and management of the department's budget.Demonstrate Awareness of OH&S policies and procedures and ensure all procedures are conducted safely and within OH&S guidelines and ensure your direct reports do the same.Be aware of duty of care and adhere to occupational, health and safety legislation, policies and procedures.Be familiar with property safety, first aid and fire and emergency procedures and operate equipment safely and sensibly.Initiate action to correct a hazardous situation and notify supervisors of potential dangers.Log security incidents and accidents in accordance with hotel requirements.Additional responsibilities and tasks can be added at any time according to the needs of the business and of the hotel.