Sous Chef

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Sous Chef - Asian Cuisine

At Sofitel Bahrain, we are currently seeking a highly skilled Sous Chef with expertise in Asian cuisine, having a strong knowledge of Sushi preparation. In this role, you will be entrusted with ensuring the exceptional quality of our culinary offerings as you will play a vital role in the creation and execution of innovative menu items, while also providing guidance and fostering the growth of your team.

What is in it for you:

• Free Accommodation, transportation, visa/work permit, medical health insurance
• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide for you and your family
• Learning programs through our Academies designed to sharpen your skills
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, like Planet 21
• Career development opportunities with national and international promotion opportunities. The sky is your limit

What you will be doing:

• Actively share ideas, opinions and suggestions to improve the environment and menus
• Ensure the consistency in the preparation of all food items for a la carte and/or buffet menus according to property recipes and standards
• Communicate effectively with the rest of the team and thrive for guest feedback
• Ensure all kitchen colleagues are aware of standards & expectations
• Maintain and enhance the food products through creative menu development and presentation
• Adhere to menu engineering program and create seasonal and holiday menus according to hotel guidelines
• Control outlet food cost, through menu engineering, production efficiencies, and food waste
• Conduct corrective disciplinary action forms and documentation as needed
• Complete daily temperature log books and ensure FIFO of all received goods
• Place work orders for items needing repair
• Other duties as assigned

Your experience and skills include:

• Minimum 2 to 3 years of Asian cuisine experience from a luxury background
• Knowledge of Sushi preparation is a must
• Diploma Certification in a Culinary discipline an asset
• A passion for food, and a desire to further develop culinary and leadership skills
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work cohesively and collectively as part of a team

Your team and working environment:

• Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq Thalassa Sea & Spa is a 5-star Luxury Hotel with 262 Luxury Rooms & Suites Including 1 Royal Suite, 6 Opera Suites, 21 Prestige Suites, 32 Club Millesime Rooms, 202 Luxury Rooms, 5 Restaurants & 4 Bars, 1 Grand Ballroom, 2 Meeting Rooms, Beach Club, Kids Club and the first Thalassa Spa in the Gulf Cooperation Council Countries (GCC)

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

• We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.