Junior Sous Chef

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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

• 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.https://careers.accor.com/global/en/job/junior-sous-chef-in-novotel-nairobi-westlands-nairobi-kenya-jid-93730