Junior Sous Chef at Novotel
Novotel is a French midscale hotel brand owned by Accor.[1] Created in 1967 in France, the company grew into what became the Accor group in 1983, and Novotel remained a pillar brand of Accor's multi-brand strategy. Novotel manages 559 hotels in 65 countries (2021).[2] Since 2010, Novotel also includes the apartment hotel brand Novotel Suites
Junior Sous Chef
- Job TypeFull Time
- QualificationBA/BSc/HND
- Experience3 years
- LocationNairobi
- Job FieldCatering / Confectionery
Job Description
As our next Junior Sous Chef, you will:
- Assist in overseeing all aspects of the kitchen operation, ensuring quality, consistency and efficiency
- Support in managing, motivating and developing the kitchen team
- To ensure mis en place is carried out throughout the kitchen to meet forecasted demand
- Ensures food portioning, serving, requisitions and receiving from stores are properly controlled in line with Standard Operating Procedures in order to minimise wastage.
- Updates menu recipe costing and menu planning as required, as well as for F&B promotions
- Minimise food waste and contribute to sustainable kitchen practices
- Lead by example during service, maintaining high standards and a positive team culture
- Prepare and present high-quality dishes in line with hotel and brand standards
- Organise workflow to meet service demands, including à la carte, group bookings and events
- Support stock control, ordering, and cost management to meet departmental targets
- Assist with rotas, deliveries and invoice processes where required
- Ensure full compliance with hygiene, HACCP, health & safety and environmental standards
- Take responsibility for the kitchen in the absence of the Head Chef
Qualifications
- A minimum of 3 years of professional culinary experience, including supervisory experience
- Extensive knowledge and mastery of various culinary techniques and cuisines.
- A degree or diploma in Culinary Arts from a recognised institution.
- Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and mentor a diverse team.
- Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
- A passion for culinary innovation and a commitment to delivering excellence.
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Method of Application
Interested and qualified? Go to Novotel on jobs.smartrecruiters.com to apply
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