Sous Chef - Banquet Kitchen

Responsible for all aspects of managing the Culinary Banquet kitchen, In Room Dining kitchen, Main kitchen and MyRestaurant . Ensures the highest quality in preparation of all menu items. Proper handling and storage of all food items in accordance with hygiene standards. Coordinates the purchase of all food items while maintaining approved food and labor costs.

• Maintain complete knowledge of and ensure associates comply with all departmental policies, service procedures and standards.
  
  Ensure associates' maintain these at a superior level on a daily basis
• Review daily banquet activities and check on the following:
• B.E.O. function sheets
• Forecasted covers for Banquet
• Purchases
• Daily B.E.O. meeting
• Appointments
• V.I.P.'s/special guests
• Review daily function sheets and make note of any changes; post function sheets for the next 7 days. Offer feedback to Executive Sous Chef and Banquet Manager.
• Meet with Executive Sous Chef to review schedules, assignments, anticipated business levels, changes and other information pertinent to the job performance.
• Establish the day's priorities and assign tasks to the team.
• Communicate additions or changes to the assignments as they arise throughout the shift..
• Take physical inventory of specified food items for daily inventory.
• Be aware of any shortages and make arrangements before the item runs out.
• Place food orders based on the needs and requirements of the upcoming functions. Communicate accordingly with Purchasing and Storeroom associates
• Ensure that all food items are well-received, checked on their quality and stored correctly.
• Maintain proper storage procedures as specified by Health Department and hotel requirements.
• Review sales and food cost daily and resolve any discrepancies with the Controller.
• Minimize waste and maintain controls to attain forecasted food and labor costs.
• Ensure that excess items are utilized efficiently.
• Meet with the Chief Steward to review equipment needs, banquet plate up assistance, cleaning schedule/project status, health/safety and sanitation follow up.
• Ensure that associates report to work as scheduled; document any late or absent associates. Coordinate breaks for associates.
• Inspect grooming and uniform of associates; rectify where needed.
• Inspect the cleanliness of all areas and direct associates to rectify any deficiencies.
• Ensure that associates maintain and strictly abide by the health and sanitation regulations.
• Check and ensure that all opening duties are completed according to the standards.
• Ensure that each kitchen work area is stocked with specified tools, supplies and equipment to meet the business demand.
• Ensure menus rotation for MyRestaurant are followed and checked on a daily basis
• Ensure that recipe cards, production schedule, plating guides and photographs are up to date and posted visibly.
• Ensure that all associates prepare menu items by following recipes and yield guides.
• Conduct frequent walk through of Banquet kitchen area and direct respective associates to correct any deficiencies.
• Develop new menu items and present to Executive Sous Chef. Arrange food tasting and upon approval, write recipes.
• Assist Catering department in developing special menus for functions. Meet with clients to discuss if requested.
• Observe guest reactions and confer with service associates to ensure guest satisfaction. Promote positive guest relations at all times.
• Monitor and handle guest complaints by following the six step procedures and ensuring guest satisfaction.
• Be familiar with all hotel services and facilities. Main knowledge of local attractions and activities to respond accurately to any guest inquiry.
• Ensure that quality and details are being maintained and food hygiene standard are in place as per the UAE law requirements including proper labeling, storage and temperature controlling of food items.
• Instruct associates on the correct usage and care of all machinery in the kitchen operation, stressing safety.
• Complete work orders for maintenance repairs and submit to Engineering. Contact Engineering directly for urgent repairs.
• Monitor and ensure that all closing duties are completed to standard before associates sign out.
• Oversee and…