Continental Sous Chef Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Continental Sous Chef to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Manage the provision of food to Food and Beverage outlets and taking action where necessary to ensure compliance with current legislation;
- Assist other departments wherever necessary and maintain good working relationships;
- Contribute to menu creation by responding and incorporating Guest feedback;
- Manage customer relations when necessary, in the absence of the Executive Chef;
- Be environmentally aware;
- Control costs without compromising standards, improving gross profit margins and other departmental and financial targets;
- Ensure food stuffs are of a good quality and stored correctly;
- Support brand standards through the training and assessment of your team;
- Report maintenance, hygiene and hazard issues;
- Ensure the consistent production of high quality food through all hotel food outlets;
- Manage the kitchen brigade effectively to ensure a well-organized, motivated Team;
- Assist in positive outcomes from guest queries in a timely and efficient manner;
- Ensure resources support the business needs through the effective management of working rotations;
- Comply with hotel security, fire regulations and all health and safety and food safety legislation;
- Manage all aspects of the kitchen including operational, quality and administrative functions.
Requirements:
- Excellent planning and organizing skills;
- A creative approach to the production of food;
- Strong supervisory skills;
- Good Communication Skills;
- Ability to work under pressure;
- Ability to work on own or in teams;
- A current, valid, and relevant trade qualification (proof may be required);
- Positive attitude;
- Ability multi-task and meet deadlines;
- Relevant qualifications for this role.