Mafaza Company hiring Sous Chef at Buraydah, Saudi Arabia

Sous chef description In the absence of a Head Chef operating between the Sous Chef(s) and an Executive Chef certain responsibilities that would normally fall within the purview of the Head Chef will most likely need to be worked into the Sous Chef(s) Job Description or shared equitably across more than one Sous Chefs’ job description when there are more than one Sous Chefs employed.

The Sous Chef job is often seen as both a buffer position and a transition role Chef De Parties ascend to once they’ve reached that point in their careers when they’ve demonstrated the competency and leadership qualities necessary for a promotion. This is the Chef Job where management and supervision skills will first get tested while the Chef still remains very operationally active. On the one hand Sous Chefs are usually expected to be able to fill in for the Head Chef when necessary and likewise retain the operational sharpness to cover a Chef De parties section.

Job responsibilities & duties

• To deputies in the head chef’s absence.

• Assist in selecting, training, supervising, developing, disciplining and counselling staff in the kitchen.

• Coordinate and participate in the activities of chef’s and other kitchen personnel engaged in preparing and cooking foods to ensure efficient and profitable food service.

• Direct and participate in planning menus and utilization of food surplus and leftovers.

• Schedule kitchen staff according to business levels.

• Assist in maintaining inventory, estimate food consumption and purchase or requisition food and non-food and non-food items necessary for kitchen operation.

• Direct and correct the presentation and portioning of food according to company standards.

• Confer with head chef or executive chef to coordinate policies and procedures between the kitchen and dining areas.

• Perform other duties as assigned.