Job Description
On behalf of one of our clients, an international brand of 5* hotels and luxury restaurants in Cyprus and Greece we are seeking to recruit a Sous Chef for the Italian Restaurant of the company.
The Sous Chef will initially be under a temporary 9 months contract. He/She will actively assist the Head Chef by supervising and facilitating the smooth operation of the kitchen department. Ensuring that the kitchen department successfully contributes towards achieving the business’s performance goals and creation of the Parklane experience by planning, organising, directing, and controlling production and administration within Parklane standards.
Job Responsibilities
- Manages kitchen shift operations and ensures compliance with all Food & Beverage policies, standards and procedures
- Estimates daily production needs on a weekly basis and communicates production needs to kitchen personnel daily
- Assists Executive Chef with all kitchen operations and preparation
- Prepares and cooks foods of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions
- Develops, designs, or creates new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions
- Assists in determining how food should be presented and creates decorative food displays
- Maintains purchasing, receiving and food storage standards
- Ensures compliance with food handling and sanitation standards
- Supervises and coordinates activities of cooks and workers engaged in food preparation
- Leads shifts while personally preparing food items and executing requests based on required specifications
- Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others; advocates sound financial/business decision making; demonstrates honesty/integrity; leads by example
- Maintains the productivity level of employees
- Ensures employees understand expectations and parameters
- Provides services that are above and beyond for customer satisfaction and retention
- Manages day-to-day operations, ensuring the quality, standards and meeting the expectations of the customers on a daily basis
- Handles guest problems and complaints
Job Requirements
- Bachelor Degree or Diploma in Culinary arts
- 5+ years’ experience in in a similar capacity/ faction’s position
- Knowledge of Italian Cuisine is a must
- Excellent Knowledge of English Language
- Highly effective communication and organizational Skills
- Deep knowledge of food industry and trends
- Budgeting skills to control costs
- Strong background in HACCP procedures
- Ability to create new menu items
- Excellent leadership, management, and team building skills
- Excellent knowledge of MS Office (especially Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Ability to obtain and maintain a food handler certification
- Customer-centric
Benefits
- An attractive remuneration package will be offered to the successful candidate, according to qualifications and experience
- Medical Insurance
- Provident Fund
- 13th salary
- Accommodation and transportation
- 6-day rotation
- International brand with training opportunities
- Free meals
How to apply
If you are interested in the position please send your CV at the email recruitment@work-channel.com or send a DM to Valentina Charalambous.
Note: All applications will be treated in strict confidentiality. Due to the high volume of applications only shortlisted candidates will be conducted.
