Sous Chef - Banquet (Seasonal Opportunity)

Sous Chef - Banquet (Seasonal Opportunity) (17425) At One&Only, we exist to create joy for our guests through anticipation, creativity, precision, empathy and warmth. We tailor every aspect of our guests’ stay to bring their dreams and desires to life. With an atmosphere that’s chic but wonderfully unstuffy™, and a team who are meticulous but warm, we seek to exceed our guests’ expectations at every possible turn. Glistening on a private apex of Palm Island, One&Only The Palm is an intimate beach-front retreat where the wonders of modern Dubai meet the charms of old Arabia. With abundant knowledge and generosity, we anticipate our guest’s every need and surpass expectations. Whether we are designing the perfect family day out or arranging a romantic private dinner, we approach everything with imagination to spark a sense of playfulness, discovery and adventure. This is not simply our job, it’s our passion. With stunning resorts located across the globe and exciting expansion planned, Kerzner International currently has a fantastic seasonal opportunity for a Sous Chef – Banquets to join our Human Resources team at One&Only The Palm Resort in Dubai. With the global growth of our brands, you will be an integral part of the Resort’s success, and your role goes beyond developing potential relationships where you will be responsible for assisting Chef de Cuisine/ Director of Culinary in co-ordination and supervising the running of the assigned kitchen department, with the aim of maintaining our standards and of achieving maximum guest satisfaction. To increase sales, to achieve budget food cost and to stay within the budget to general kitchen expenses. To deputize in the absence of the Chef de Cuisine Key Duties and Responsibilities - To ensure immediate subordinates perform within the framework as set forth in their job descriptions and standards of performance. - Ensure that the staff time book is completed daily. - To ensure that all kitchen staff commence duty on time and that they are wearing the correct uniform and complex health regulations. - Practice daily on the job training and assist the Chef de Cuisine in his monthly training sessions and be actively involved in taking classes. - To ensure safe working conditions for all kitchen personnel. - To ensure that all maintenance requirements are reported and recorded daily. - To be responsible for all deliveries, that are checked properly with an emphasis on quality, quantity and priced as per agreement. - To ensure minimum wastage. - To check regularly and physically on the correct staffing of the department. - To ensure a fast and efficient service to the guests. - To ensure that customer relations are kept on a high standard and that all complaints are dealt with immediately and in a manner satisfactory to the customer. - To bring creative ideas for new dishes, more attractive presentations, food promotions etc. to the attention of his immediate supervisor. - To ensure the seamless operation of Villa events, and since the Villa is part of the main kitchen, also maintain smooth operations in the main kitchen when there are no Villa events. - To ensure the privacy of guests is strictly maintained, especially since many Villa guests are high-profile or celebrities; avoid taking any photographs and autographs. - To ensure the Villa is thoroughly cleaned after each event. - To be flexible as per the guest requests. Skills, Experience & Educational Requirements - Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in cooking, preferably in a 5 star class environment - Solid managerial experience and knowledge in kitchen operation. This includes the knowledge required for management of people, complex problems, food and beverage management and food sanitation. - Have excellent English communication skills both in written and spoken - Computer literate - Possess professional disposition with excellent communication and interpersonal skills At One&Only creating JOY is at the forefront of everything we do. If you are the one to make every detail count & are bold to go beyond the obvious in every task assigned with positive energy & have the passion to make it happen, then we are looking for you. Please apply directly through this website and submit your most recent CV. We Thank You for your interest at Kerzner – The One&Only Resorts. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Our brand is expanding faster than ever before. We are investing in the growth of our company, and that means we are committed to investing in you. Join a team that is open-hearted, intuitive, generous, and spontaneous in spirit. We believe in making our guests happy beyond anything they have ever imagined. We wow them at every turn and create memories that will last a lifetime. You will be at the heart of this vision, to constantly innovate to deliver Amazing Experiences and Everlasting Memories.

Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in cooking, preferably in a 5 star class environment. Solid managerial experience and knowledge in kitchen operation, including management of people, complex problems, food and beverage management and food sanitation. Excellent English communication skills (written and spoken). Computer literate. Professional disposition with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

To ensure immediate subordinates perform within the framework as set forth in their job descriptions and standards of performance. Ensure that the staff time book is completed daily. Ensure that all kitchen staff commence duty on time and that they are wearing the correct uniform and comply with health regulations. Practice daily on-the-job training and assist the Chef de Cuisine in monthly training sessions, actively involved in teaching. Ensure safe working conditions for all kitchen personnel. Ensure maintenance requirements are reported and recorded daily. Be responsible for all deliveries, checked properly with emphasis on quality, quantity and pricing as per agreement. Ensure minimum wastage. Regularly check staffing of the department. Ensure fast and efficient service to guests. Maintain high standard of customer relations and address complaints immediately and satisfactorily. Bring creative ideas for new dishes, more attractive presentations, food promotions, etc. to the attention of immediate supervisor. Ensure seamless operation of Villa events and, when no Villa events, maintain smooth operations in the main kitchen. Maintain guest privacy, especially with high-profile or celebrity guests; avoid taking photographs or autographs. Ensure the Villa is thoroughly cleaned after each event. Be flexible according to guest requests.