Sous Chef

Position Overview:

We are looking for a professional Sous Chef who is ensuring the elements of a Peshawari cuisine are properly prepared and ready to be served and maintaining kitchen safety and hygiene standards. Sous chef plays a crucial role in the restaurant culinary operation of the kitchen, working closely with the Head Chef to ensure the preparation and presentation of high quality dishes.

Duties And Responsibilities:

• Directs food preparation and collaborates with head chef.
• Strong Knowledge of Peshawari culinary traditions, spices and cooking techniques.
• Participating in planning the menus for parties and special occasions in the restaurant.
• Oversees and supervises kitchen staff.
• Assists with menu planning, inventory, and management of supplies.
• Ensures that food is top quality and that kitchen is in good condition.
• Offers suggestions and creative ideas that can improve upon the kitchen’s performance.Schedules staff shifts
• Orders food supplies.
• Solves problems that arise and seizes control of issues in the kitchen.
• Cleaning and organising the food preparation area for the Head Chef
• Delivering the ingredients that the Head Chef needs to prepare to the food preparation area
• Ensuring the Line and Prep Cooks prepare the dishes according to the Head Chef’s specifications and standards
• Training new kitchen employees on the restaurant’s standards and regulations
• Addressing and resolving diners’ and clients’ complaints quickly
• Monitoring the kitchen area and the staff to ensure sanitation standards are maintained
• Ensuring all food products to be prepared are not expired
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment
• Good communication and teamwork skills

Personal Attributes:

• Creativity in developing and presenting Peshawari dishes.
• Report any defective equipment or safety hazards within the kitchen
• High level of attention to detail.
• Adaptability to varying customer preference.
• Knowledge of professional kitchen and work under pressure.

Qualification:

Any HOTEL MANAGEMENT degree or diploma will be a plus.