Job Description:

• Work closely with standard recipes and plate presentation in order to maintain standards of quality in production and presentation.
• Follow the Standard Operating Procedures to complete requisitions, obtains proper signatures, submit, pick up, transport and store all items.
• Follow directions and maintain good working relationships with supervisors and managers.
• Maintain a good working relationship with other ambassadors, always acting in a professional manner.
• Perform other task or projects as assigned by hotel management and ambassadors.
• Work flexible hours as required by the hotel business.
• Inform the Pastry Chef of any food shortages before the item runs out.
• Inform the Pastry Chef of any excess food items that can be used in daily specials or elsewhere in the hotel kitchens.
• Perform any tasks as assigned by the Management.
• Understand and participate in achieving the kitchen's food cost, avoiding any food wastage.
• Constantly strive to reduce energy consumption through awareness.
• Report for duty in the assigned outlet with correct uniform in a timely manner. To delight our guests and provide excellent service by preparing and serving food as dictated by the menu. Helping out wherever necessary to deliver a special requested product that will exceed our guest's expectations.
• Monitor Kitchen maintenance and report any defects of operating equipment to the Chef de Cuisine.
• Set up work station with required mis en place, tools, equipment and supplies according to standards.
• Inspect the cleanliness and working condition of all tools, equipment and supplies. Ensure everything complies with standards.
• Check production schedule and parstocks.
• Establish priority items for the day.

Job Requirements:

• Previous experience in a fine dining and commercial kitchen, preferably luxury environment.
• Has the aptitude and willingness to undertake further development with Sofitel.
• Physically fit and able to stand for the duration of a shift
• Organises time and work efficiently
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends and public holidays as part of the job role.
• Projects professional image at all times through personal presentation / interpersonal skills.
• Appreciates and maintains an effective outlet for stress.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, English essential.
• Initiates contacts and establishes rapport easily
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a small team.
• Works under pressure without negative impact.