Sous Chef Machico

Sous Chef
Machico
Machico, Madeira, Portugal

We are looking for a Sous Chef to join our 5 star hotel in an international group, located in the stunning Madeira Island!

What we need:

-Passion for catering and proven experience of at least 2 years in a similar role

-Ability to lead and motivate the team

-Dynamism and resilience

-Guest-oriented and
- minded

-HACCP knowledge

-Alignment with vegetarianism and its values, vegan and dietary food, allergens

-Culinary school diploma, degree in food service management or a related field

-Proficency in Portuguese and English (oral and written)

Main Responsibilities and Duties:

-Reports directly to the Executive Chef

-Supervise and coordinate activities of cooks and workers

-Follow standards of how food should be presented

-Ensure proper portion, arrangement, and food garnish to be served

-Monitor the quantity of food that is prepared

-Monitor stock of kitchen supplies and food

-Maintain kitchen logs for food safety program and food products

-Ensure the quality of the food items and notify manager if a product does not meet specifications

-Assist the Executive Chef in hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, counseling, disciplining, and motivating and coaching employees

-Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures

-Report maintenance needs, accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager;

complete safety training and certifications

-Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional

-Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information;

protect company assets

-Address guests’ service needs

-Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others;

support team to reach common goals;

listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees

-Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards

What we offer:

-Monthly salary above average

-Meal allowance

-Free parking space

-If applicable, accommodation provided

-Professional and personal growth