Sous Chef (Western)

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• Ensure food philosophy is maintained with a standardised product.
• Maintain cost effectiveness by maintaining profitability in all areas.
• Constantly evaluate systems to facilitate improvement where possible.
• Ensure HACCP procedures are followed and clear records are kept at all times.
• Ensure the highest standard in preparation of food production and delivery.
• Exceed guest expectations in quality and service of food products.
• Follows guidelines laid by the Executive Chef on menu plan and design.
• Manage staff in each section as assigned by the Executive Chef to ensure the proper use of equipment and efficient completion of all tasks.
• Monitor grooming and personal hygiene of staff to ensure standards are maintained to the highest level.
• Liaise with the Catering and Stewarding Departments in a professional manner to ensure event objectives are achieved and standards are maintained at all times.
• Oversee the stock take and stock rotation for the assigned section.
• Monitor the operation to ensure that food wastage is minimised and to maintain cost effectiveness and profitability in all areas.
• Check all equipment prior to service where applicable.
• Distribute work schedules in appropriate sections of the Kitchen and delegate work to ensure deadlines assigned by Senior Management are met.
• Liaise with outlet Managers to facilitate service delivery and ensure standards are maintained.
• Monitor the presentation of food to ensure it complies with company standards and guidelines as per prescribed recipes.
• Record all recipes and update the manual as required to ensure the Kitchen has comprehensive information at all times.
• Oversee all front of house food set ups to ensure they are as per guidelines set by the Executive Chef.
• Organise rosters for casual, agency and section staff as per guidelines set by the Executive Chef.
• Promote an environment of team work to facilitate the achievement of department and ACCOR objectives. https://careers.accor.com/global/en/job/sous-chef-western-in-novotel-kolkata-hotel-and-residences-kolkata-india-jid-109013