Position: Junior Sous Chef, Tasca (Portuguese Cuisine) (Full time #530020)
Property / Office: Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Dubai
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Responsibilities

• To co-ordinate functions and activities with other Food & Beverage departments
• To handle payroll and holiday organization
• To assist the Head Chef/Chef de Cuisine in quality levels of production and presentation
• To work actively in cost control and implementing standards
• To assist in colleague related matters
• To carry out departmental training, where necessary
• To control all aspects of food outlets in the Head Chef/Chef de Cuisines absence
• To be actively involved in Health & Hygiene matters
• To promote quality throughout the hotel in all areas of food
• To ensure that room service is of the best in quality, temperature, and service.
• To ensure that canteen food for colleagues is always get varied, interesting, well cooked, and well-balanced cuisine.
• To carry out daily work to exceed guest expectations.
• To ensure the smooth running of the day-to-day operations in the kitchen
• To strive to deliver the highest quality of food and service.
• To adhere to all legal requirements, regulations, and guidelines
• To carry out annual appraisals of all team members
• To conduct departmental orientation for all new team members

Skills & Qualifications:

• 5-7 years’ experience in the culinary industry.
• Experienced Sous Chef in a luxury restaurant/hotel/resort is a MUST.
• Experience of the Middle East market preferred.
• Outstanding communication skills, both written & verbal.
• Must be detailed oriented, exhibits required computer skills necessary.
• A confident & dynamic speaker, able to communicate and interact effectively with all levels of an organization.
• Enthusiastic and positive personality with the ability to build trusting relationships with others.
• Proven organizational skills, works well on their own. Able to set and meet deadlines with quality results.
• Applicable job-related skills as per Accountable Duties.