Sous Chef
Role Overview
Leads kitchen shift operations while personally demonstrating cooking skills and managing food-related functions.
Works to improve guest and employee satisfaction while maintaining operating budgets and consistent product quality.
Guides and develops staff, including direct reports, and ensures food and hygiene standards are met.
Key Skills for This Role
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Role overview
Leads kitchen shift operations while personally demonstrating cooking skills and managing food-related functions.
Works to improve guest and employee satisfaction while maintaining operating budgets and consistent product quality.
Guides and develops staff, including direct reports, and ensures food and hygiene standards are met.
Education and experience
- High school diploma or GED and 4 years of experience in kitchen, food and beverage, or a related professional area; alternatively, a two-year degree in culinary arts, hotel and restaurant management, or a related field and 2 years of relevant experience.
Kitchen and culinary operations
- Manage kitchen shifts and compliance with food and beverage policies, standards, and procedures.
- Estimate weekly preparation needs and communicate daily requirements to kitchen staff.
- Assist the executive chef with kitchen operations and preparation; cook for regular service and special guests or occasions.
- Help develop food offerings and presentation; maintain purchasing, receiving, storage, food quality, safe handling, and hygiene standards.
- Operate and maintain kitchen equipment, report malfunctions, and comply with applicable laws and regulations.
Leadership and guest service
- Supervise and coordinate cooks and staff, lead shifts, maintain productivity, and communicate performance expectations.
- Promote guest satisfaction, gather feedback, handle guest issues and complaints, and empower staff to provide excellent service.
- Meet performance, budget, and team goals; plan work and use labor management systems for scheduling and attendance.
- Train staff in safety procedures, coach and develop employees, and contribute to performance reviews and service improvement.
- Communicate with colleagues and supervisors, analyze information to resolve problems, and attend relevant meetings.
Schedule and location
- The posting states Full Time and that the position is not remote.
- The listed work location is in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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