Sous Chef
ChennaiOn-siteFull-time
AI Summary
A Sous Chef acts as second-in-kitchen, supporting the Executive Chef in menu design, food preparation, kitchen operations, staff management, and inventory, ensuring quality, safety, and customer satisfaction.
About this role
Sous Chef
We are a leading catering network with Offices in India, USA and Australia.
We are looking for a professional Sous Chef to be the second in command in our kitchen, following our Executive Chef’s specifications and guidelines. The successful candidate will employ its culinary and managerial skills in order to play a critical role in maintaining and enhancing our customers’ satisfaction.
Roles and Responsibilities :
- Help in the preparation and design of all food and drinks menus
- Produce high quality plates both design and taste wise
- Ensure that the kitchen operates in a timely way that meets our quality standards
- Fill in for the Executive Chef in planning and directing food preparation when necessary
- Resourcefully solve any issues that arise and seize control of any problematic situation
- Manage and train kitchen staff, establish working schedule and assess staff’s performance
- Order supplies to stock inventory appropriately
- Comply with and enforce sanitation regulations and safety standards
- Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers
Qualifications
- 1+ years of experience as a Sous Chef
- Understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures
- Excellent record of kitchen and staff management
- Accuracy and speed in handling emergency situations and providing solutions
- Familiar with industry’s best practices
- Working knowledge of various computer software programs (MS Office, restaurant management software, POS)
- BS degree in Culinary science or related certificate would be a plus
Skills
CateringFood PreparationInventory ManagementKitchen OperationsMS OfficePOsRestaurant Management SoftwareSanitation
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