Junior Sous Chef

Job Summary

The Main purpose of this role is to perform and delegate tasks to a multicultural team, ensuring a superior production and presentation of high quality food. And able to assist the Head Chef/ Chef de Cuisine/ Sous Chef in setting the standards and manage the various culinary activities of Pierchic Restaurant.An exciting role has arisen for a talented Junior Sous Chef to join the Pierchic Restaurant culinary team.

Responsibility

• Manage the full kitchen in the absence of the Sous/Head chef ensuring all set standards and quality procedures are adhered to.
• To supervise the pass and check every dish sent from the kitchen before going to the guest to ensure standards are maintained in the absence of the Head Chef/Chef De Cuisine/Sous Chef.
• Collating ingredient orders per section and managing stock levels. Monitors the recording of food wastage and action/guide section where needed.
• A Jnr Sous chef must be able to motivate and inspire the kitchen team members around them. They must lead by example and in line with the business required standard.
• Manage junior kitchen brigade and delegating tasks accordingly where needed.
• Must have the ability to broaden their knowledge on ingredients and equipment. Show interest and arrange workshops with the support of senior chef. Share new learning’s with junior staff.
• In the absence of the Sous Chef the Jnr Sous chef should ensure all equipment is working to the standard required by the business and if issues are found that they are reported and action by the company maintenance team/company.
• Communicate with Sous Chef / CDC/ or Outlet Manger to ensure pending works are action immediately.
• Checks produce against orders for quantities and ensure that the quality adheres to the standards set by the business.
• Places orders for produce on the ordering system, prints off the LPO and manages the communication for GM approval.
• A Jnr Sous chef will take an active role in demonstrating new recipe ideas and be prepared to present dishes to a brief within business set timelines.
• Monitor cleaning standards and action any areas of concern immediately in the absence of a senior.
• In the absence of the Sous/Head chef ensures all checklists and records are completed having checked the work of all responsible colleagues.
• In the absence of a senior chef ensure the daily kitchen records and labeling standards are being maintained at all times.
• Ensure stock rotation is handled correctly and FIFO is being practiced. Any area found not to be to company standard must be addressed immediately
• Any product returned due to not being the correct standard needs to be re arranged and supplied.
• Any other duties as may reasonable be requested by the management.
• Manage staff training with the sous chef and maintain an active training plan/programme for each team member.
• Conduct and attend menu tastings.

Qualifications

• You should be able to demonstrate at least 5 years in a five star intentional hotel and / or a fine dining stand alone restaurant. This is a very “hands on” and demanding position so it is paramount that you work well in a team but are also able to set standards and lead by example at all times. You must be comfortable working under pressure and be passionate about producing cuisine of the highest possible standards.
• You will have strong written and verbal English skills as well as a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office as strong communication skills are required.
• In order to be considered for this role you will show that you have a culinary qualification from a recognized institution, ideally a BSc in Culinary Arts and you must possess an Internationally approved Food Safety Certificate

Benefits

This position offers a highly competitive salary and package which include

• Annual flight allowance
• Retail and leisure discounts
• Company single studio accommodation/live out allowance
• 50% discount off Jumeirah F&B Outlets and reduced hotel rates
• Uniform
• Laundry services
• Meals during working hours
• Medical coverage
• Life and accident insurance
• Free transport to and from your place of work