We are hiring for EMIRATI (with family book) - Sous Chef for a client here in Abu Dhabi. Set-up: Direct Hire Vacancies: 2 Essentials: - Formal catering certificate from recognized international institutes - Minimum 5 years international experience in 5 star hotels and/or fine dining establishments - Detailed orientated with good computer & English skills - Able to coach & training staff in culinary arts - Ability to make decision within high stress environment - Maintain calm during demanding work schedule Job Purpose: - To assist the Chef de Cuisine in leading & managing all culinary activities within the relevant section, ensuring compliance with set standards in quality, hygiene, productivity & guest satisfaction. Promote cross sectional effective communication with positive team spirit. Lead product improvement initiatives for smooth facility operation. Ensures company implemented ISO 22000:2018 / FSSC Food defence/ HACCP Food safety management system and Hygiene, EHS standards, are adhered to and protect profitability of the company. Main Duties: - Assist the Chef de Cuisine to manage productivity to meet growth in line with budget KPI targets - Ensure food produced is of a sufficient quality & quantity to deliver customer satisfaction as judged by meal tasting panels & statistical analysis of customer feedback - Ensure KPI targets on food cost percentage are achieved & waste management is controlled throughout product life cycle - Monitor the work processes of direct & indirect reports ensuring maximum productivity & coordination of production across relevant sections - Liaise with ESH department to ensure the levels of food hygiene within the operation are at least met or exceed regulatory & customer requirements - Ensure that the resources of the relevant sections are utilized in a way that supports the development of the catering facility to achieve any additional revenue streams - Together with the Chef de Cuisine promote on the job training & coaching of all subordinates with focus on improvement of relevant culinary skills to enhance customer satisfaction levels - Assist Chef de Cuisine to maintain accurate recipe data to allow precise costing calculations & ensure approved recipes are followed throughout all kitchens - Coordinate with relevant departments to ensure effective communication & support of logistical structure in delivery of end product - Participate in culinary workshops & presentation to existing & potential customers - To carry out any other reasonable & lawful request directed by the Management Common Responsibilities: - To maintain and ensure confidentiality at all times - To represent the Company in a positive and professional manner - To adhere to the Company\'s Rules, Regulations, Procedures and Policies at all times - To ensure compliance with local legislations and statutory EH&S codes of practice - To conduct routine inspection of the area and ensure that all work area plant and equipment are safe to operate - To ensure that staff wear the mandatory personal protective equipment and are adequately trained to carry out safe work practices and are fully aware of emergency and evacuation procedures. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Application Question(s):

• Are you EMIRATI (Local)? Please note that this role requires specific national
• Do you have family book?

Experience:

• International Sous Chef: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Formal catering certificate from international institutes (Required)