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IHG Sous Chef-Banquet in Egypt
Your day-to-day
§ Supporting the head chef or executive chef in the general running of the kitchen.
§ Managing the kitchen staff, including setting the rote, and handling disciplinary and HR issues in the absence of the head chef.
§ Leading a team of chefs in cooking and preparing meals, including checking food quality and overseeing cooking techniques.
§ Taking responsibility for more technical elements of cuisine.
§ Training junior chefs.
§ Onboarding new employees.
§ Designing / helping the head chef to create food and drink menus.
§ Working within specified budgets.
§ Ensuring the kitchen meets high standards of quality.
§ Completing food hygiene documents to comply with the law and writing environmental health reports when necessary.
§ Establishing strong relationships with staff in other areas of the business, including managers and front of house teams.
§ Deputizing for the head chef in their absence.
§ Being the voice of the kitchen when communicating with waiters and bar staff.
§ Ordering supplies and negotiating with suppliers.
§ Managing inventory and keeping control of stock.
§ Organizing produce and ensuring strict adherence to food hygiene regulations.
§ Supervising all food preparation.
What we need from you
§ Bachelor’s degree in Culinary or Culinary diploma or equivalent with experience.
§ 3+ years culinary experience in hotels
§ Effectively communicate in English, in both written and oral forms. § Basic computer knowledge and experience in using inventory systems preferred.
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