Banquet Sous Chef

Scope of Position :

The banquet sous chef will assume full responsibility for all operational and administrative aspects of the banquet kitchen.

Responsibilities : Managerial Duties :

• Oversee and maintain all operational and administrative aspects of the La Kitchen.
• Create and maintain a great synergy between all kitchens to assure maximum efficiency.
• Work closely with all related sous chefs to ensure proper preparation of food items.
• Provide leadership, direction, and support to all colleagues at any time.
• Support the Chef de Cuisine to prepare a weekly roster.
• Ensure that all cuts are prepared to the highest quality by using only the best and freshest products as per standards set by the Executive Chef.
• Closely monitor the kitchen department to control waste and keep the food cost to a minimum.
• Ensure that support is given to all kitchens with vegetable, meat, fish, and seafood preparation if needed.
• Supervise the maintenance and cleanliness of the kitchen at all times and follow up accordingly on the produced reports to achieve an immaculate environment.
• Ensure that preparation of of all items is food safe, clean, and with attention to detail as per set standards by the chef de cuisine.
• Encourage proactive, efficient, and effective inter-departmental communication within and beyond the Food and Beverage division in order to promote a climate of teamwork and enthusiasm.
• Responsible for the ordering and requesting of all related La Brasserie items and supporting Chef de Cuisine with ordering meat, seafood, fruits, and vegetables daily.
• Oversee and follow through the food safety standards set by Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah Hotel Safe & Sound and through the local Riyadh Municipality rules and regulations.
• Ensure that Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah Hotel’s grooming and appearance standards are implemented and maintained at all times to reflect an image of professionalism and care.

Customer focus and colleague relations :

Administrative Duties :

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Sustainable Responsibilities :

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