Cafe Milano Restaurant Sous Chef
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About the Role
Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi seeks an experienced Sous Chef for Cafe Milano restaurant. The role involves managing daily kitchen operations, supervising staff, maintaining food quality, and supporting menu development.
Key Skills for This Role
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring timely and high quality food preparation
- Supervise, mentor, and coordinate all kitchen staff, including Chef de Partie and Junior Sous Chef
- Maintain strict adherence to hygiene, sanitation, and safety standards
- Assist the Restaurant Chef in menu planning, recipe development, and cost control
- Manage inventory, food ordering, and supplier coordination
- Monitor food presentation, portion control, and consistency across all outlets
- Participate in staff training, performance reviews, and team development
- Support special events, banquets, and catering functions
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar role in a luxury brand
- Culinary diploma or equivalent professional training preferred
- Strong leadership, decision making, and team management skills
- In depth knowledge of cooking techniques, kitchen operations, and menu planning
- Understanding of hygiene, sanitation, and safety regulations
- Proficient in English (speaking, reading, writing)
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About the Role
- The Cafe Milano Restaurant Sous Chef is the second in command in the kitchen and plays a critical role in managing daily operations, maintaining high food quality standards, and supervising all kitchen staff.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring timely and high quality food preparation.
- Supervise, mentor, and coordinate all kitchen staff, including Chef de Partie and Junior Sous Chef.
- Maintain strict adherence to hygiene, sanitation, and safety standards.
- Assist the Restaurant Chef in menu planning, recipe development, and cost control.
- Manage inventory, food ordering, and supplier coordination.
- Monitor food presentation, portion control, and consistency across all outlets.
- Participate in staff training, performance reviews, and team development.
- Support special events, banquets, and catering functions.
- Perform other tasks as assigned by the Restaurant Chef.
What you bring
- A minimum of at least 5 years of experience in a similar role in a luxury brand
- Culinary diploma or equivalent professional training is preferred.
- Strong leadership, decision making, and team management skills
- Ability to manage, mentor, and develop junior staff effectively.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and problem solving abilities.
- In depth knowledge of cooking techniques, kitchen operations, and menu planning.
- Understanding of hygiene, sanitation, and safety regulations in a professional kitchen.
- Creativity, attention to detail, and commitment to high food standards.
- Proficient in English (speaking, reading, writing)
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
What we offer
- Competitive Salary, wages, and a comprehensive benefits package
- Excellent Training and Development opportunities
- Complimentary Accommodation at other Four Seasons Hotels and Resort
- Complimentary Dry Cleaning for Employee Uniforms
- Complimentary Employee Meals!
Schedule and hours
- This is a full time role
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