Assistant Chef

The Assistant Preparation Chef must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and is responsible for all Preparation kitchen functions, controlling costs, ensuring Food & Beverage quality and service.

General

• Manage Em Sherif daily Preparation kitchen operations to ensure that it operates per pre-set budget and procedures
• Stay updated on all Em Sherif policies, memos, procedures, specials and promotions, etc.
• Report to the Head chef/ Restaurant managerany required BOH maintenance issueAttend and participate in daily briefings and other meetings as scheduled
• Ensure efficient communication between the Finishing and Preparation kitchens
• Resolve internal team issues
• Be responsible for identifying and following up on all Preparation kitchen maintenance issues
• Regularly hold instructions to ensure that all equipment is in excellent condition
• Respect safety and hygiene of Em Sherif premises
• Respect grooming standards
• Maintain a favorable relationship with all Em Sherif employees to foster and promote a cooperative and harmonious working climate conducive to maximizing employee morale, productivity

Daily operations

• Prepare daily action plans and effectively delegate tasks and duties amongst Preparation kitchen team members
• Make sure Em Sherif's standard recipes are being applied at all times (preparation, cooking, storage, etc.)
• Fill and issue a daily preparation sheet based on the Finishing kitchen's requisition order
• Make sure Line cooks and Kitchen runners follow the daily preparation sheet
• Perform skilled cooking and food preparation as per Em Sherif's standards
• Plan the quantity of food to be prepared for the coming shift
• Conduct inventory control
• Perform daily control of wastage, make sure wastage does not exceed the limit set by Em Sherif; record/report all wastage
• Resolve queries and issues related to dishes, menus and supplies
• Instruct the stewarding team on overall cleaning and hygiene aspects and general materials handling in the kitchen
• Make sure fresh and dry products are being used and stored as per the FIFO procedure
• Continuously check that products in Em Sherif's food items are stored in proper labeled containers at the appropriate temperatures
• Control and record all Preparation and Finishing kitchen food waste, manage inventory reports and requisition orders; make suggestions for changes where applicable
• Implement and ensure HACCP and other safety and quality control measures throughout the production process
• Help in any area of the Preparation kitchen/BOH when circumstances dictate
• Stay updated on all Em Sherif daily formulas; communicate changes to the team daily

Procurement

• Conduct regular stock checks to ensure that Preparation kitchen inventory levels are aligned with the set Em Sherif par levels and operational requirements
• Prepare requisition orders of the Preparation kitchen
• Submit orders to the Head chef
• Supervise the receiving procedures; evaluate the quality and quantity of the received goods, waste percentage and the net yielded value
• Send ordered items to the Finishing kitchen
• Ensure Finishing kitchen orders are prepared as per respective requisition order forms

Personal skills and abilities

• High commitment to ethics and confidentiality
• Team player and provenrecord of management
• Leadership skills
• Excellent organization skills
• Innovative and creative
• Highly motivated and self-starter
• Excellent multi-tasking skills
• Attentive to details
• Strong written, oral and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Able to cope under pressure
• Knowledgeable about Microsoft office and POS system, etc.
• Knowledgeable about fire, health and safety procedures
• Able to work standing for several hours
• Neat, clean and well-groomed appearance

Work experience requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of cooking experience or 3 years as an Assistant chef in a Lebanese/Oriental restaurant

Education requirements

• Bachelor's degree in hospitality management, Business Management or accumulated years of experience and proven capability in management
• Excellent command in French. English and Arabic is a plus