Junior Sous Chef

A junior sous chef operates as the assistant to a sous chef. His/her job description entails assisting in overseeing and directing all aspects of the operation of the kitchen, and in providing functional assistance; coordinating activities and functions with other heads in the food and beverage department, especially in the absence of head chef.

At InterContinental Hotels & Resorts® we want our guests to feel special, cosmopolitan and In the Know which means we need you to:

• Be charming by being approachable, having confidence and showing respect.
• Stay in the moment by understanding and anticipating guests’ needs, being attentive and taking ownership of getting things done.
• Make it memorable by being knowledgeable, sharing stories and showing your style to create moments that make people feel special

KITCHEN OPERATION & ADMINISTRATION

• Ensure consistent and smooth running of food production
• Ensure effective stock purchase, its receipt and storage
• Ensure that working areas are always kept clean
• Assist other kitchen staff as need arises
• Supervise performance of kitchen staff to ensure proper activity
• Perform other administrative tasks as will be communicated by superiors
• Ensure that required standards are adhered to in the production and preparation of food – in quality, quantity and safety
• Ensure all dishes are prepared according to specification and served at the correct quality, portion size, and temperature
• Partly responsible for the preparation of kitchen cleaning rosters and the supervision of cleaning schedules
• Prepare substitute items
• Ensure proper arrangement and garnishing of food
• Manage food logs
• Monitor the quality and quantity of food prepared
• Assist in recruiting, hiring, and training employee cooks
• Report the need for maintenance to appropriate staff
• Must be able to produce sauces, condiments, dressings based on specific recipes.
• Manage production of outlet preparation. Communicate with restaurant Chef when items are low and need to be replenished
• Participate in the cost control performance of the culinary team by spot checking stock according to policies in place
• Maintain and strictly abide by state sanitation/health regulations and hotel requirements.
• Maintain complete knowledge of correct maintenance and use of equipment, properly and safely.
• Meet with the Executive Sous-Chef to review assignments, anticipated business levels, changes and other information pertinent to the job performance.
• Complete opening shift duties. Inspect the cleanliness and working condition of all tools, equipment and supplies. Check production schedule and pars. Establish priority items for the day.

PEOPLE

• Communicates to his/her superior any difficulties, guest comments and other relevant information
• Establishes and maintains effective employee working relationships
• Give appropriate support or guidance to members of kitchen when need arises
• Resolve possible disputes within the kitchen and report any unresolved
• Promote good team spirit regularly
• Attends and participates in daily briefings and other meetings as scheduled
• Attends and participates in training sessions as schedule

GUEST EXPERIENCE

• Work towards exceeding customer’s expectation by encouraging and promoting high level of service
• Ensure all complaints, inquiries, and suggestions by customers are attended to accordingly
• Deliver food of high standard and in accordance with departmental standards and procedures
• Grooming is impeccable and in accordance with ICSRQ personal presentation standards
• Outlet equipment is clean
• Equipment is sorted and stored

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Demonstrated ability to interact with customers, employees and third parties that reflects highly on the hotel, the brand and the Company
• Problem solving and training abilities
• High school graduate and above
• At least 5 years’ experience in restaurant food service