Senior Executive Sous Chef

General Information

Qatar-Doha

About the Role

Operational

• Assist line manager to maintain a high-quality control standard for food preparation and production, propose and source Buyer, Chefs that match up to the Qatar Airways’ set standards. Prepare waste management plans and suggest initiatives on how to potion the food, avoid over boarding, over production, inventory control and ensure the food and inventory is well rotated and “the first in first out” method is being practiced.
• Monitor adherence to Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) guidelines to ensure efficient, safe and sanitary food production, preparation and presentation. Responsible for management and storage and stocking of perishable products.
• Inspect all kitchen equipment in prerequisite areas; ensure that repair and maintenance is carried out periodically. Report other instances to the Manager HIA Lounges daily. Assure proper cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen and food storage areas including equipment is clean and hygienically stored according to the set regulations.
• Constantly strive to upgrade food quality, establish standard controls that assure a high level of quality and consistency. Check cleanliness and proper storage of food and equipment in all areas of food production.
• Ensure proper storage of kitchen equipment by training crew in proper method and standards.
• Ensures production and quality standards are followed and maintained as per Standard Operating Procedures within kitchens and respective food service areas, i.e., buffet tables.
• Oversee meal cycle plans and communicate information to other stakeholder departments in a timely manner. Monitor product yields to ensure maximum usage and ensure quality production standards are followed and maintained.
• Provide assistance for menu presentation and development with line manager to ensure products, production and costs are efficiently managed and all variances are noted.
• Ensure that all Menu and Recipe reviews and updates including culinary checklist are carried out prior to introduction and necessary management approvals and suggestions are taken into consideration.
• Review introduction of all new menu’s and ensure that they are properly planned, set-up and as per approved specifications and reviewed to ensure compliance of recipes and portion specifications as required by Qatar Airways.
• Regularly assess staff and collect reports from Sous chef and submit the same to the food safety and hygiene officers for their culinary, safety, hygiene and product knowledge and to prepare management reports.
• Collect and prepare relevant data for budget submission; assign projects to kitchen staff for annual food festivals, large VIP banquets, assess labor and other operating costs, monitor expenses and financial results, develop strategies to be able to achieve set financial goals.
• Assists line manager in developing policies and procedures to enhance and ensure strict quality procedures are followed, continually update written policies and procedures to reflect state-of-the-art techniques, equipment and terminology within specified areas of the lounges.
• Perform other department duties related to his / her position as directed by the Head of the Department

About Qatar Airways Group

About You

• High School Qualification / Vocational Qualification /Diploma or Equivalent (Type of Diploma Based on Role) with Minimum 7 years of job-related experience OR Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent with Minimum 6 years of job-related experience

Essential

• Experience in a Luxury hotel/Airport Lounges or similar establishment
• Human Resource management skills, including the ability to recruit and train employees
• Financial management and computer skills
• Time management, communication and Leadership skills
• Command of English language
• Managerial skills - Ability to delegate work, set clear direction and manage workflow. Strong mentoring and coaching skills. Ability to train and develop subordinate's skills. Ability to foster teamwork among team members.

Preferred

• Relevant experience at Sous Chef level
• Previous management of a Kitchen in a 5-star environment will be an added benefit
• GCC experience
• Situational awareness and ability to show a command presence
• Be part of an extraordinary story
• Your skills.
• Your imagination.
• Your ambition.
• Here, there are no boundaries to your potential and the impact you can make.
• You’ll find infinite opportunities to grow and work on the biggest, most rewarding challenges that will build your skills and experience.
• You have the chance to be a part of our future and build the life you want while being part of an international community.
• Our best is here and still to come.
• To us, impossible is only a challenge.
• Join us as we dare to achieve what’s never been done before.
• Together, everything is possible
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