Job Description

We are looking for a Sous Chef to join our fast-growing specialized bakery team at •Pekoe Tea & Bread Bar• in Al Quoz, Dubai, UAE, to support our retail, dine-in, catering and wholesale operations.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum 2 years' experience specifically with a breakfast or bakery centered menu.

Candidates without this experience will not be considered.

Please indicate salary requirements and your preferred start date in your submissions.

Your responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Controlling and directing the food preparation process and any other related activities
• Approving and polishing dishes before they reach the customer
• Managing and working closely with other Chefs of all levels
• Creating menu items, recipes and developing dishes ensuring variety and quality
• Developing and managing food cost and menu economics to ensure food cost percentage meets business goals and targets.
• Determining food inventory needs, stocking and ordering
• Ultimately responsible for ensuring the kitchen meets all regulations including sanitary and food safety guidelines
• Being responsible for health and safety
• Being responsible for food hygiene practices
• PIC Level 3 and Basic Food Hygiene Certification
• Plan orders of equipment or ingredients according to identified shortages
• Arrange for repairs when necessary
• Remedy any problems or defects
• Be fully in charge of hiring, managing and training kitchen staff
• Oversee the work of subordinates
• Maintain records of attendance for payroll
• Work with the management and back office teams to optimize food costs and kitchen operations costs

Requirements

• Diploma / Certification in Culinary or equivalent or experience in lieu
• Experience in handling international cuisine, hot kitchen
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in the same role
• Advanced knowledge of food professional principles and practices.
• Proficient knowledge of human resources management.
• Excellent knowledge of BOH systems, ordering and inventory.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Available to work on-call, shifts, after hours, over weekends, and on public holidays.
• Strong attention to detail
• Good communication skills and strong leadership skills. This position will require daily communication and hand off to the next shift for smooth operation and to meet the brand's high-quality standards.

Job Type: Full-time