Executive Sous Chef

Job Description

<strong><u>Responsibilities</u></strong><p><br></p><ul><li>Overlook all operational and administrative aspects of the culinary as appropriate and be able to priorities the required level of engagement in all areas depending on business volumes and other related parameters.</li><li>Follow the principle of the 5Ps ‘Proper Planning Prevents Poor Performance’ at all times and for all activities.</li><li>Provide leadership, direction and support to all culinary colleagues at all time.</li><li>Create and maintain a positive synergy between all kitchens outlets to assure maximum efficiency.</li><li>Train, evaluate and schedule all culinary colleagues in accordance with the applicable standards, policies and as per the overall business requirements.</li><li>To support the Chief Steward in creating and maintain the cleaning and side duty schedules for all positions and ensure compliance and follow through.</li><li>Supervise the maintenance and cleanliness of the kitchens and stewarding area at all times and carry out daily monthly walk-throughs with the respective stewarding and engineering colleagues. Follow up accordingly on the produced reports to achieve an immaculate environment.</li><li>To support food safety manager to maintain and follow through the food safety standard set by Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah Hotel, Riyadh Safe &amp; Sound and in accordance to local Saudi Municipality rules and regulation.</li><li>Work closely with all outlets managers and Executive Chef to plan menus, prices and promotional events in order to maximize revenue generating opportunities in line with market demands.</li><li>Ensure customer satisfaction in accordance to the MOHG Legendary Quality Experiences (LQEs), the MOHG Pillars and the respective service standards of MOQA.</li><li>Personally meet potential event guests for menu planning and discussions.</li><li>Personally monitor and follow through on any requirements of VIP guests and special dietary requirements. Carry out monthly or even more regular casual one-on-one meetings with all team members to assure colleagues have a forum to voice out of any concerns or challenges as well as to share hotel and department information. Liaise with the Learning &amp; Development Manager on departmental learning and development needs for the colleagues of the restaurants. Liaise with Food Safety Manager to ensure compliances with food safety safe and sound set by Mandarin Oriental Hotel and in accordance’s to Saudi Municipality</li><li>Rules and Regulation. </li><li>To ensure that all plating guides are followed according to set dish description, cooking method and presentation image.</li><li>To ensure that all cold dish, hot dish, pastry and bakery items are prepared as per standard set by the Executive Chef.</li><li>To ensure that all buffet displays are food safe, creative, clean and with attention to detail as per set standards by the Executive Chef. </li><li>Support outlets managers in overview of all IG point of sales related set ups and carry out regular check on accuracy of all items.</li><li>Ensure plating guides are up to date and distributed appropriately.</li></ul><p><br></p><strong><u>Retirements</u></strong><p><br></p><ul><li>Experience more than 5 years + with in Five stars Hotel.</li><li>Strong Management skills.</li><li>Strong Computer skills.</li><li>strong communication skills.</li></ul>