Sous Chef (Yachts)

Job Description

Sous Chef is responsible for assisting the Head Chef with overall kitchen operation, ensuring maximum guest satisfaction, through planning, organizing, directing, and controlling the kitchen operation and administration. Exhibits culinary talents by personally performing tasks while assisting in leading the staff and managing all food-related functions. Also assists in supervising all kitchen areas to ensure a consistent, high-quality product is produced.

Responsibilities

• Relieving the Head Chef if necessary
• Preparing and distributing all daily meals, including set up of the breakfast buffet
• Assisting the Head Chef in ordering food supplies
• Taking monthly stock of supplies in cooperation with the Head Chef
• Providing continuous training to the kitchen staff
• Assisting with organizing, managing and motivating all kitchen staff
• Implementing and maintaining the company's standards and budgets in the food department
• Implementing a correct food schedule for the employees
• Maintaining impeccable cleanliness, hygiene and tidiness in the kitchen
• Actively performing cost controlling and maintaining food costs
• Implementing correct appearance / uniformity, as well as standards of personal hygiene of all kitchen staff
• Participating in the training programs
• Maintaining a regular presence in the restaurant's buffet areas, to ensure buffet standards

Requirements

Benefits

Requirements

Valid EU passport Fluently spoken English or German Hospitality Management degree Previous experience in luxury establishments Proven ability to effectively build and foster a team environment Ability to make decisions in a fast-paced environment Demonstrated commitment to customer service Excellent problem solving / decision-making skills Pleasant and communicative character Professional attitude and appearance Reliability and hard work Great team spirit