Sous Chef at Upbeat Centre

Job Objective

• To contribute to and produce the highest possible food quality in their own section, following appropriate food portion control, recipes, Upbeat's corporate guidelines, and service concepts.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure the right amounts of food are prepared for forecasted covers, special functions, and reservations.
• Implement proper rotation of food in the "Mise en place."
• Adhere to Upbeat Restaurant standards of food quality, preparation, recipes, and presentation.
• Ensure proper seasoning, portions, and appearance of food.
• Prepare and properly set up all food orders according to recipes and presentation standards.
• Minimize spoilage and wastage.
• Store food correctly, covered and dated, using appropriate methods.
• Follow food safety and sanitation laws and practices.
• Actively coordinate the production and preparation of all food items within the assigned area, ensuring a smooth and efficient operation.
• Maintain the highest standards of quality and portion control, prepare requisitions, check expiry dates, identify slow-moving items, and ensure proper storage.
• Maintain operating equipment and report any necessary repairs.
• Consult with the Head Chef regarding suggestions to improve quality.
• Perform any other duties requested by the Head Chef.

Health and Safety:

• Adhere to all health, sanitation, food safety rules and regulations.
• Report all potential and real hazards immediately.
• Possess solid knowledge of the kitchen's fire, emergency, and bomb procedures.
• Maintain high standards of personal hygiene, dress, appropriate uniform, appearance, and conduct.
• Work safely, coordinating tasks to avoid harm or injury to oneself and others.
• Anticipate possible hazards and conditions to prevent mishaps.

Miscellaneous:

• Attend meetings and training required by the Head Chef.
• Maintain a clean, tidy, and well-organized working area, materials, and company property.
• Stay updated on and possess good knowledge of F&B promotions.
• Regularly check restaurant reservations.
• Accept a flexible work schedule necessary for uninterrupted food production.
• Continuously seek to enhance knowledge of their job function.
• Possess solid knowledge of restaurant fire, bomb, and emergency procedures.
• Understand restaurant health and safety policies and procedures.
• Be informed about restaurant corporate marketing and promotional programs.

Competency and Skills Requirements

• Candidates should possess relevant qualifications with 3+ years relevant work experience.
• Proven experience as a chef.
• Excellent use of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and processes.
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently under pressure.
• Knowledge of best cooking practices.

Person Specification:

• Good grooming and professional outlook.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
• Demonstrable experience of applying flair and innovation to create an overall customer experience.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as required by the business.