Executive Sous Chef

rom Luxe Talent, International Recruitment and Training Consultancy specialised in Fashion, Luxury, Retail and FMCG, we are looking for an Executive Sous Chef specialized in Italian Cousine for one of our clients based in Saudi Arabia.

In our recruitment and training consultancy we work with different firms in the Luxury, Premium and High Premium sectors around Europe and have offices in Barcelona, Madrid, Paris, Milan and Munich.

The Company will take care for the full package: 

• Live in - all expenses paid or live-out allowance
• Medical Insurance
• Flight Allowance SAR5,000 PA
• 2 month’s vacations PA
• 12-Month renewable contract

The Executive Sous Chef mission will be to supervisespecialized Sous Chefs and Chefs de Cuisine and oversee all operational needs for the Catering department ensuring all Service, Food preparation and production is carried out to the highest standard for the guests total satisfaction, and compliance with ISO & HACCP regulations.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE EXECUTIVE SOUS CHEF:

• Developing your skills and training staff by leading them always maintaining a positive attitude.
• Willing Hands-on cooking style and leadership.
• Oversee menu writing and preparation, wherever possible with an emphasis on fresh local seasonal produce.
• Oversee food preparation and servicing with an emphasis on quality, freshness and timing.
• Monitor the catering cleaning procedures and hygiene practices, according to HACCP requirements.
• Checking of daily food requisitions and maintaining stock level control to prevent wastage.
• Ensure all necessary mise-en-place is ready prior to service.
• Able to produce a wide range of food styles at any given location (e.g., buffet, plated)
• Always ensure maintaining good personal hygiene.
• Oversee all kitchen equipment are well maintained, regularly checked and to report any problems to the department supervisor.
• Oversee staff punctuality ensuring they are in the correct uniform.
• Ensuring that a high standard of personal hygiene and grooming is adhered to as per standard.
• Supervise Sous Chefs to ensure that standard operating procedures (SOP’s) are carried out at all time.
• Be willing to travel to properties and residences in Riyadh and throughout Saudi Arabia for extended periods with possible overseas missions as required, to provide catering services to guests.
• Capable of handling all catering matters during the absence of senior chefs, possess strong interpersonal skills and excellent written and spoken English.