Sous Chef Pastry

What will I be doing?

A Sous Chef Pastry for Waldorf Astoria Dubai International Financial Centre will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Manage all aspects of the kitchen including operational, quality and administrative functions.
• Manage the provision of food to Food and Beverage outlets and taking action where necessary to ensure compliance with current legislation.
• Assist in positive outcomes from guest queries in a timely and efficient manner.
• Ensure food items are of a good quality and stored correctly.
• Contribute to menu creation by responding and incorporating Guest feedback.
• Ensure the consistent production of high quality food through all hotel food outlets.
• Manage customer relations when necessary, in the absence of Chef De Cuisine.
• Ensure resources support the business needs through the effective management of working rotations.
• Support brand standards through the training and assessment of the Team.
• Manage the kitchen brigade effectively to ensure a well-organized and motivated Team.
• Control costs without compromising standards, improving gross profit margins and other departmental and financial targets.
• Assist other departments wherever necessary and maintain good working relationships.
• Comply with hotel security, fire regulations and all health and safety and food safety legislation.
• Report maintenance, hygiene and hazard issues.
• Be environmentally aware.
  
  

What are we looking for?

A Sous Chef Pastry for Waldorf Astoria Dubai International Financial Centre is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow:

• Previous experience in similar role.
• Excellent planning and organizing skills.
• Ability multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Strong supervisory skills.
• A creative approach to the production of food.
• Positive attitude.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Locally available to conduct a Food Trial.
  
  

It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:

• Previous experience in similar role within a luxury environment.
• Fine dining experience.
• Knowledge of current food trends
• Proficiency with computers and computer programs, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.