Oriental Chef

Job Description

At InterContinental Hotels & Resorts® we want our guests to feel special, cosmopolitan and In the Know which means we need you to:

• Be charming by being approachable, having confidence and showing respect.
• Stay in the moment by understanding and anticipating guests’ needs, being attentive and taking ownership of getting things done.
• Make it memorable by being knowledgeable, sharing stories and showing your style to create moments that make people feel special.            

Duties and Responsibilities

FINANCIAL RETURNS

• Supervises the function of all Oriental Section employees, including reporting on duty, absenteeism, late arrival, overtime, off days and public holidays in order to ensure maximum productivity during their duty.
• Ensures that no food is given without proper documentation or to unauthorized person and reports immediately any irregularities to the Executive Chef or his delegate.
• Initiates daily requisition based on the business, banquets and occupancy, bearing in mind unnecessary wastage, storage regulations and food cost.

PEOPLE

• Co-ordinates with the Oriental Chef or his delegate on daily and weekly menus and functions, and determine the type and the quantity of mezzeh to prepare.
• Dresses according to Kitchen standard dress code; i.e. chef’s jacket, checked trousers, apron, nametag, socks and safe shoes.
• Maintains standard of hygiene, sanitation and safety.

GUEST EXPERIENCE

• Plans and supervises production of all cold and hot Oriental dishes including à la carte orders for all outlets, buffet preparation for all outlets, banquet and outside catering and ensures that they are fresh and prepared in the correct manner.
• Ensures a high level of cleanliness within the Oriental Section by making sure that it is kept in a hygienic and organized manner, fit for food production.

RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS

• Ensures that fridge, freezer, cupboards and working tables are kept clean at all times.
• Reports any non-available item to the Executive Chef or his delegate as well as the outlet managers, and proposes an alternative if the item can not be prepared within an acceptable time frame.
• Participates in Kitchen training and other hotel related training programs.

ACCOUNTABILITY

• Being one of the largest and most prestigious hotel chain in the world means that to maintain a high standard of service is imperative by keeping up the image of the hotel and providing a star class service by fulfilling your duties as an Oriental Sous Chef in the most efficient and professional manner.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• The ideal candidate must possess a High School Degree, Culinary Arts qualification, Basic food hygiene certificates, at least two years experience in a similar position (preferably in a five star hotel). Fluency of the English Language both written and spoken is essential and other languages such as Arabic, Hindi are also preferred. Basic computer skills will also be appreciated.