Junior Sous Chef - Italian Kitchen

About the role

The Ritz-Carlton in Dubai is looking for a Junior Sous Chef for its Italian kitchen. The role covers cooking food to recipe and quality standards, supporting the kitchen team and assisting management with hiring, training and scheduling.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare special meals or substitute items and prepare cold foods
• Regulate the temperature of ovens, broilers, grills and roasters, and pull food from freezer storage to thaw in the refrigerator
• Ensure proper portion, arrangement and garnish, and monitor the quality and quantity of food prepared
• Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards and the food preparation checklist
• Maintain food logs and inform the Chef of excess food items for daily specials
• Tell Food & Beverage service staff about menu specials and out-of-stock items
• Anticipate guest service needs and communicate assistance required during busy periods
• Assist management with hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, counseling, disciplining and motivating staff, and act as a role model
• Follow company and safety policies, report accidents and unsafe conditions, complete safety training and certifications, and keep proprietary information confidential

Required profile

• Technical, trade or vocational school degree preferred
• At least 3 years of related work experience
• No supervisory experience required
• Ability to stand, sit or walk for long periods and to lift up to 25 pounds