Sous Chef

We are on the lookout for a passionate Sous Chef to join the summer season 2025 of Jumeirah Capri Palace. The main duties and responsibilities are:
- To manage all aspects of service and food standards in compliance with the Company’s policies, procedures, and quality standards - Communicate any issues arising within the section to the Director of Operations and act any further directions given to ensure prompt solution to problems for the smoother operations of the kitchen - Develop new menu ideas to ensure all menus are seasonal and creative using the finest ingredients and working within brand guidelines - Manage staff training and maintain an active training plan for each team member, making sure all practices that are trained are then followed. - Implement approved departmental policies, process, procedures and provide instructions to subordinates and monitor their adherence so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner while delivering a quality service to guests and maintaining standards of excellence - Motivate subordinates and contribute to the identification of opportunities for participating in change initiatives, programs, projects, considering best practices, improvement of processes and productivity improvement - Ensure compliance to all relevant Health, Safety and Environment management procedures and controls within a defined area of activity so that Company provides world class and luxurious hospitality services to its guests - Ensure that the designated section, equipment’s, and utensils are always kept clean and tidy to the standards required by the Restaurant - Ensure all cleaning schedules are being followed and completed to the required business standard - Manage and implement all Food management systems, including HACCP and in house company best practices - Supervise and check dishes sent from the section to ensure adherence to the kitchen quality standard - Ensure and manage daily kitchen records and labelling standards are being always maintained and set standards and quality procedures are adhered to The ideal candidate for this position will have the following experience and qualifications:
- A minimum of 2-year experience in a similar position - Proficient in Italian and a second language (English preferably) would be an added advantage

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