Sous Chef

Job Description

Rixos Qetaifan Island North

Opening in 2023, Rixos Qetaifan Island North will comprise a 345-key hotel, along with a souq encompassing 11,000sqm of leasing space, a beach club, a theme park, and a waterpark. The resort will boast panoramic views of the Arabian Gulf. Rixos plans to provide a platform for showcasing Qatar as a tourism destination. One of the country’s biggest draws will be Qetaifan Island North’s Waterpark attraction. The Icon Tower is the world’s highest tower of its kind, reaching 82 metres.

Sous Chef

This position is responsible for running an efficient kitchen operation including managing and achieving food cost targets as well as developing menus and recipes incorporated to Outlet’s concept

What’s in it for you:

• Be part of a unique and complex resort in Qatar 
• Take advantage of opportunities to be recognized for your professional contributions
• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide
• Learning programs through our academies
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities like Planet 21

What you will be doing:

• Oversees and manages assigned Outlets on day-to-day operationDevelops menus and recipes incorporated to Outlet’s concept
• Helps achieve department and company objectives, action plans and key performance indicators
• Engages each guest as a unique individual and listen attentively to their requests
• Gives guidance and instructions to chefs on fine points of cooking to develop and enhance their cooking skills
• Observes Chefs engaged in preparing, portioning and garnishing foods to ensure that methods of cooking and garnishing and sizes of portions are as prescribed
• Assumes responsibility for the kitchen in absence of the Executive Sous Chef
• Ensures that preparation is carried out to the correct specifications and recipes in a timely manner
• Ensures that all perishable foods are stored under refrigerated conditions
• Ensures proper use of materials in a continuous effort
• To ensure the proper use of knives & chopping boards by using the color-coded guidelines
• To ensure basic cleaning of work areas and carry out temperature control checks
• To plan and execute exclusive events, including the preparations of facilities for functions, themed evenings etc.
• Meets guests’ requirements and needs and deliver an outstanding experience

Your experience and skills include:

• College degree in Hotel Management or related culinary degree
• At least 3 years of industry and culinary management experience
• Previous experience training team members in large quantity food preparation
• Excellent knowledge of quality food operations
• Theme Park experience is an advantage
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Work experience in Qatar is an advantage.

Your team & working environment:

At Accor, we are Heartists! 
Are you ready to put your heart at the center of everything that you do? If so, then join our team of Heartists at Rixos Qetaifan Island, Every day, we look for opportunities to engage on a personal & meaningful way with our guests and each other. We deliver heartfelt hospitality in an environment that is engaging, enthusiastic and professionally rewarding!
Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

Why work for Accor?

We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities.
By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow’s hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor.

Do what you love, care for the world, and dare to challenge the status quo! #BELIMITLESS