Sous Chef | Indian | Holiday Inn New Aerocity

Financial returns:
• Participate in the planning and costing of menus
• Works with Executive Chef in the preparation and management of the Department’s budget
• Works with Executive Chef in forecasting, planing, and prepairing reports.

People:
• Works with Executive Chef in manpower planning and management needs
• Supervise and training of assigned employees
• Educate and train team members, ensure staff has the tools, training, and equipment to carry out job duties.
• Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments.
• Provides direction to the Kitchen helpers, including Chef de Parties, Commis, Cooks, Kitchen Attendants and Stewards

Guest experience:
• Assist with organizing special events and special food promotions
• Ensure that outstanding culinary technical skills are maintained
• Develop new dishes and products
• Analise guest feedback to improve food and presentation quality.
• Interact with guest and to find out guest preferences.

Responsible business:
• Develop and write standard recipes
• Maintain a hygienic kitchen
• Clean the kitchen and equipment
• Maintain personal hygiene
• Cleans and re-sets his/her working area
• Performs related duties and special projects as assigned
• Ensure that all menu items are prepared and presented according to established recipes and standards.

Accountability

Maintain comprehensive product knowledge including ingredients, equipment, suppliers, markets, and current trends and make recommendations for appropriate adjustments to kitchen operations accordingly. Generally responsible for one or two kitchen outlets.

Qualifications and requirements

Bachelors Degree in Hotel Management or equivalent

3 years experience as a chef including at least 1 year in supervisory capacity or an equivalent combination of education and experience

The statements in this job description are intended to represent the key duties and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be ALL responsibilities or qualifications of the job