Junior Sous Chef - Chinese Cuisine

Role overview

Education and experience

• Option one requires a high school diploma or GED and 4 years of relevant culinary, food and beverage, or related professional experience.
• Option two requires a 2-year degree in Culinary Arts, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or a related major and 2 years of relevant experience.

Culinary standards

• Maintain food handling and sanitation standards.
• Perform culinary and kitchen duties during high-demand periods.
• Oversee culinary production and preparation.
• Coordinate service timing with restaurant and banquet departments.
• Lead shifts while preparing food and fulfilling specifications.
• Prepare and cook food for regular service, special guests, and functions.
• Supervise cooks and kitchen workers.
• Check food quality and support presentation and decorative displays.

Team operations

• Supervise daily shift operations and staffing levels.
• Ensure employees have required supplies, equipment, and uniforms.
• Ensure assigned duties are completed.
• Participate in employee performance appraisals and provide feedback.
• Handle employee questions and concerns.
• Communicate performance expectations and conduct training when appropriate.
• Monitor employee progress and participate in recognition activities.

Guest service and goals

• 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 and handle guest problems or complaints.
• Empower employees to provide excellent customer service within guidelines.

Supplies and administration

• Report malfunctions in department equipment.
• Purchase appropriate supplies and manage food and supply inventories according to budget.
• Attend and participate in pertinent meetings.
• Comply with loss prevention policies and procedures.

Workplace

• The position is full-time and located at Al Mamsha Road in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
• The job is not remote and is performed in an operating kitchen environment.