Company DescriptionAt the 25hours Hotel One Central, Bedouin traditions are brought back to life and reinterpreted in a contemporary way. Here our colleagues become storytellers themselves. With a view of the Museum of the Future near the Dubai International Financial Center, everyone will find their way to us. Whether for an ice cream walk or a birthday celebration, we also enjoy spending time together outside of work. We are a colourful, diverse, professional team and love our friendly, informal culture.COME AS YOU ARE & JOIN THE 25h TRIBE. How does your working day look like

• You\'ll implement all the food policies and procedures in the kitchen and ensures compliance.
• You\'ll be recognizing good quality products and presentations and enforces these.
• You\'ll be maintaining high sanitation standards throughout the kitchen and working stations.
• You\'ll be checking and maintaining all service standards established for the kitchen.
• You\'ll know of requisition point and par stock level for kitchen supplies.
• You\'ll constantly strive for new innovative ideas in the menu and new concepts of production and presentation.
• You\'ll know and understands all the kitchen policies and procedures in food production.
• You\'ll be supervising staff activities to maximize revenue and minimize costs and minimize the possibilities of accidents and cross contaminations.
• You\'ll ensure sufficient preparations for the elaboration of the whole menu according to recipe manuals.
• You\'ll attend meetings and training sessions organized by the Hotel management for the position.
• You\'ll be directing the subordinate kitchen brigade in maximising all resources to achieve high quality and excellent all over cost control.
• You\'ll maintain good morale and co-operation within the team.
• You\'ll ensure that subordinates personal hygiene is always up to the highest standard.
• You\'ll recommend corrective actions for unfavourable variances in Food cost commitments.
• You\'ll manage the preparation and distribution of kitchen items to all outlets and functions under detailed instructions from Chef Tournant & Head Chef.
• You\'ll prepare, conduct, and supervise training for subordinates.
• You\'ll communicate effectively with subordinates, immediate superiors and other department heads.
• You\'ll be capable of expressing clearly, listening, and absorbing information.
• You\'ll deputise in the absence of the Chef Tournant or the Head Chef.
• You\'ll work in a safe manner in accordance with HACCP regulations.
• You\'ll ensure Dubai Municipality Food Control Section Regulations are adhered to in detail, that the Stewarding records are up to date and filled in correctly.
• You\'ll assist the Head Chef, Chef Tournant, to initiate and prepare new menus for a la carte, buffet, themed menus with innovative ideas. From conception, tasting, costing photos and recipes through to implementation.
• You\'ll identify and report to the Head Chef, Chef Tournant, all food items which are not up to the quality standard.
• You\'ll control Food Stock in regard to freshness and expiry date. Order food daily as required using Future Log, ensuring that the food cost is kept in line.
• You\'ll understand all Hot Meals Production and Cold Meals Production Process.
• You\'ll direct the activities of food quality, productivity, and creativity to maintain and improve standards according to menus, a la carte, promotions, and special requirement.
• You\'ll be capable of deciding the level of authority and responsibility that can be delegated.
• You\'ll carries out a firm and fair employee treatment policy.
• You\'ll prepare all food purchase requests for the Kitchen.
• You\'ll coordinate with Stewarding for needs of setup, equipment storage and cleaning needs of kitchen.
• You\'ll responsible for ensuring the Kitchen is covered with management staff during operation.
• You\'ll evaluate objectively the performance of Kitchen staff.
• You\'ll deputise for the Head Chef, Chef Tournant in his absence.

Management

• You\'ll follow the technical guidelines and preparation processes to the letter, avoiding all wastage.
• You\'ll manage inventories and orders for food products, adapting stocks to variations in consumption.
• You\'ll manage kitchen appliances.
• You\'ll motivate a strong team amongst Kitchen.
• You\'ll prepare, conduct, and supervise on-the-job training for Kitchen staff and make it relevant and interesting. Also, record said training with the assistance of the Head Chef and Culinary Admin.
• You\'ll manage time effectively, by meeting deadlines on time.
• You\'ll be coaching and counselling subordinates effectively.
• You\'ll identify training needs within Kitchen staff and implement employee development and training programs. Coordinating with the Head Chef and Culinary Admin, ensuring that the nominated employees attend the training courses.
• You\'ll begin and maintain a training matrix for all the kitchen staff.
• You\'ll make the weekly rotas, vacation planner and monthly attendance sheet.
• You\'ll check e-mails regularly for new information pertaining to the kitchen operation.
• You\'ll ensure all staff are working with safe and hygienic practices.
• You\'ll be attending daily briefings and keeping communication transparent.
• You\'ll ensure documentation of all production and temperature records as per HACCP manual in the responsible area.

Hygiene & Safety

• You\'ll ensure that the workplace and storage areas remain clean and tidy, and the safety of consumable goods by always respecting HACCP regulations.
• You\'ll respect the instructions and safety guidelines for the equipment used.
• You\'ll apply the hotel's safety regulations (in case of fire etc.).
• You\'ll Responsible for HACCP documentation and/or Food watch if the system is implemented.
• You\'ll respect the hotel's commitments to the "Planet 21" sustainability program (saving energy, recycling, sorting waste etc.).

QualificationsYour personality counts more than your CV

• Vocational diploma in food & beverage and/or any initial training.
• Previous experience as a Sous Chef in a hotel or restaurant, and can speak English fluently.
• You can inspire your fellow staff just as you can inspire your guests.
• You're passionate about good food, and enjoy discovering new concepts.
• Flexibility to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Food handler's certification or willingness to obtain one.
• You're a doer - and even if you do it wrong sometimes, you openly admit it.
• You're not just bringing your abilities, but also your character.

Additional InformationWhat's in it for you

• Get to know all the other 25hours hotels and stay ten nights a year for free as an employee!
• Take advantage of being part of Ennismore and get generous discounts when visiting our bars and restaurants as well as booking hotel rooms all over the world
• Benefit from great offers from our numerous cooperation partners
• Be part of our hilarious staff parties and much more...

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