Junior Sous Chef - Cake Artist

Job Overview

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED plus four years of experience in culinary, food and beverage, or a related professional area.
• Alternatively, a two-year degree in Culinary Arts, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or a related major plus two years of related professional experience.

Culinary Standards and Operations

• Maintain food handling and sanitation standards.
• Perform culinary and related kitchen duties during high-demand periods.
• Oversee production and preparation of culinary items.
• Coordinate restaurant and banquet service timing for events and meals.
• Lead shifts while preparing food and executing requests to required specifications.
• Prepare and cook foods for regular service, special guests, and functions.
• Supervise cooks and food preparation workers.
• Check raw and cooked food quality against standards.
• Create decorative food displays and support food presentation decisions.

Culinary Team Activities

• Supervise daily shift operations and ensure employees have required supplies, equipment, and uniforms.
• Supervise staffing levels to meet guest service, operational, and financial objectives.
• Ensure assigned duties are completed.
• Participate in performance appraisals, employee recognition, and staff training.
• Handle employee questions and concerns and communicate performance expectations.
• Monitor employee progress toward performance expectations.

Goals and Customer Service

• Participate in department meetings and communicate departmental goals.
• Support new menus, concepts, and promotions for restaurant outlets and banquets.
• Set a positive example for guest relations.
• Handle guest problems and complaints, seeking supervisor assistance when necessary.
• Empower employees to provide excellent customer service within guidelines.

Additional Responsibilities

• Report department equipment malfunctions.
• Purchase supplies and manage food and supply inventories according to budget.
• Attend and participate in pertinent meetings.

Schedule and Workplace

• Full-time position located at West Bay, Doha, Qatar.
• The position is not remote.

Employer and Brand