Sous Chef

Welcome to Best Plaza West Bay Hotel. Now that youre part of our family, lets explain the role you will play.

Whats the job?

Responsible for the development and smooth operation of the outlet kitchen and stewarding operations with emphasis on quality, presentation within the guidelines of the standardised menus, and colleagues training.

· Your day-to-day

· compose all menus and presentations for your outlet

· Based upon menu item sales figures, review the profitability and popularity of dishes upon the menu and make changes where applicable (this function is be carried out in conjunction with the Executive Chef)

· Participate in the drafting of concept ideas and menus for all special events and functions while encouraging all colleagues to put forward their ideas and utilizing them wherever practical

· Supervise the kitchen in the preparation and presentation of all food items in accordance with the hotels food and beverage standards and standardized menu guidelines

· Monitor standards of production to ensure quality

· Supervise all aspects of kitchen cleanliness and co-ordinate the effective utilization of all kitchen attendant within the effective manning levels, ensuring that all kitchen areas are maintained in a hygienic condition at all times and ensuring adherence to hotel standards

· Control of food purchasing levels in liaison with the Stores person

· Control the drafting of rosters, ensuring each area is effectively covered and within keeping of the hotels annual manning and payroll budgets. These guidelines to be provided by the General Manager

· Maintain a sound knowledge of the hotels procedures for purchasing of food stocks, the control of purchasing levels and ensuring all necessary measures are in place to maintain budgeted food cost in all areas, while ensuring adequate food stocks and maintaining standards

· Under the direction of the Food and Beverage manager and with the stores department assist and maintain with the continuous monitoring of all aspects pertaining to the control of the hotels food cost

· Purchase all food items from the hotels one supplier list, this supplier list is generated by the Stores person

· Be actively involved in the hotels Total Quality Management programme, having a sound knowledge and understanding of Best Plaza Doha West Bay Hotel and TQM philosophies, ensuring its effectiveness in the operation of the kitchen, encouraging all colleagues to play an active role

· Ensure the highest standards of personal presentation, hygiene and conduct in accordance with the hotel standards

· To organize and supervise the training of kitchen colleagues, motivating all colleagues to increase skills in food preparation and kitchen management. Ensure all training given is accurately recorded and that all colleagues are reviewed and appraised within the necessary time frames as required by the Human Resources Department

· Have a thorough knowledge of the labour agreement and manage colleagues and rosters according to them

· Ensure the kitchen is maintained to high hygiene standard at all times and safe food handling practices are followed

· Ensure all MAF and HACCP guidelines are achieved and maintained. Check monitoring procedures daily

· Ensure all equipment is properly maintained and stored, with all breakages and breakdowns being properly reported and recorded

· Be fully conversant with the hotels fire, security and emergency procedures

· Accurately maintain accident records, in turn ensuring all hazardous situations are reviewed to minimize the rise of future incidents

· To perform any other duties so directed by the General Manager that affect the operation and profitability of the kitchen and department

· Works with Human Resource Manager to ensure the departmental performance of colleague is productive.

· Works with superior in the preparation and management of the departments budget.

What we need from you

· Bachelors degree / higher education qualification / equivalent in Hotel Management, culinary arts, or related field

· 4+ years related experience, including management experience

· Must speak local language

Must obtain certifications or permits as required by local governmental agencies.

How do I deliver this?

We genuinely care about people and we show this through living out our promise of True Hospitality each and every day. Its what connects every colleague in all hotels.

Each hotel brand delivers True Hospitality in their own way, and at the heart of it all are specific, core service skills.

· True Attitude: being caring, wanting to make a positive difference, and building genuine connections with guests

· True Confidence: having the knowledge and skills to perform your role, and giving guests the confidence that they can trust you, to help and support them during their stay

· True Listening: focusing on what your guest is saying, picking up on body language that is often overlooked, and understanding what the guest wants and needs

· True Responsiveness: is about providing guests with what they need, and doing so in a timely and caring manner

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: QAR6,000.00 - QAR8,000.00 per month

Experience:

• same position and currently working in hotel: 1 year (Required)

Information :

• Company : Best Plaza West Bay Hotel
• Position : Sous Chef
• Location : Doha
• Country : QA