• Application Deadline: Fri, 27 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Sous Chef


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification


• Experience 3 - 6 years


• Location Lagos


• City Lekki


• Job Field Catering / Confectionery 
  

Job Objective

• To contribute & produce the highest possible food quality in his own section, in line with appropriate food portion control, use of recipes, Upbeat’s corporate guidelines and service concepts.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure proper amounts of food are in place for forecasted covers, special functions and all reservations,


• Ensure proper rotation of food in the “Mise en place”


• Adheres to Upbeat Restaurant standards of food quality, preparation, recipes, and presentation


• Ensure proper seasoning, portions, and appearance of food


• Ensures readiness and makes priorities in case of last-minute changes


• Knows how to follow applicable laws regarding food safety and sanitation


• Prepares and properly sets up all food orders as they are received in accordance with recipes and proper presentation


• Ensures that spoilage and wastage is kept to a strict minimum


• Stores food in a proper way, covered & dated, using appropriate methods


• Follows proper safety, hygiene and sanitation practices at any time


• Works actively, co-ordinates the production and preparation of all food items within the assigned area and ensures a smooth and efficient operation


• Maintains the highest standard quality and portion control, prepares requisitions, checks expiry dates, identifies slow moving items and ensures that all items are properly stored by the section team


• Maintains all operating equipment and report any repairs necessary


• Consults with Head Chef regarding suggestions that might improve quality.


• Performs any other duties asked for by Head Chef.

Health and Safety:

• Adheres to all health, sanitation, food safety rules and regulations


• Reports all potential and real hazards immediately


• Fully understands & possess solid knowledge’s the kitchen’s fire, emergency and bomb procedures


• Keeps the highest standards of personal hygiene, dress, appropriate uniform, appearance and conduct


• Co-ordinates work, and works in a safe manner that does not harm or injure self or others


• Anticipates possible and probable hazards and conditions to avoid mishaps

Miscellaneous:

• Attends meetings and training required by the Head Chef


• Maintains own working area, materials and company property clean, tidy and in good shape


• Is well updated on, and possesses good knowledge of F&B promotions


• Checks the restaurant reservations regularly


• Accepts flexible work schedule necessary for uninterrupted service to the food production function


• Continuously seeks to endeavour the knowledge of own job function


• Is well updated on, and possesses solid knowledge of the following:


• Restaurant fire, bomb and emergency procedures


• Restaurant health and safety policies and procedures


• Restaurant corporate marketing and promotional programmes

Person Specification

• 3 - 6 years work experience.


• Good grooming and professional outlook.


• Good attention to details and able 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


• Willing to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays as the business requires.

Competency and Skills Requirements:

• 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.