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Role Overview
Sous Chef - Cold Kitchen position at Anantara Mina Al Arab Ras Al Khaimah Resort, a global luxury hotel and resort brand rooted in Thai culture and authentic hospitality, located in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates.
Company Overview
Anantara Hotels & Resorts is a global luxury hotel and resort brand founded in 2001 in Thailand, inspired by the Sanskrit word meaning "without end." The brand embodies freedom, movement, and harmony, with properties across the world's most captivating locales, from pristine beaches and private islands to ancient sites and vibrant metropolises. Anantara Mina Al Arab Ras Al Khaimah Resort offers overwater luxury on the Arabian Gulf in a pristine eco-sanctuary, located in the northernmost emirate of the UAE, only 45 minutes from Dubai.
Role Purpose
To develop and execute cold kitchen operations that meet target market needs and align with the restaurant's operating concept, while maintaining exceptional food safety, cost efficiency, and adherence to Anantara's culinary standards and presentation guidelines.
Key Responsibilities
Menu Development & Planning
- Develop menus and specials that meet target market needs and align with the operating concept for the restaurant.
- Develop menus and set standard recipes in accordance with SOPs that allow the restaurant to run at an acceptable food cost while satisfying guest needs and expectations.
- Recommend improvements and additions to Anantara food preparation and presentation guidelines.
Food Safety & Compliance
- Maintain complete understanding of and adherence to company policy relating to fire, hygiene, and safety.
- Maintain food safety and protection standards with all food in working areas in compliance with food handling techniques, including dating, proper storage, and rotation.
- Maintain basic food safety and sanitation practices.
- Audit requirements for HACCP and Dubai Municipality as needed.
Operations & Asset Management
- Ensure operating and kitchen equipment is maintained to a good standard with minimum breakage.
- Take responsibility for asset management of all outlet property and facilities.
- Check incoming produce to ensure all food merchandise is in accordance with order sheets, receiving records, and purchasing specifications.
Team Leadership
- Maximize colleague productivity and morale.
- Consistently maintain discipline following hotel guidelines and local legislation.
- Adhere to Anantara food preparation and presentation guidelines to ensure consistent quality culinary offerings to guests.
Qualifications & Experience
- College degree in Hotel Management or related culinary degree.
- At least 3 years of industry and culinary management experience.
- Previous experience training team members in large quantity food preparation.
Skills & Competencies
- Excellent knowledge of quality food operations.
- Expertise in all types of cuisine.
- Passion for leadership and teamwork.
- Eye for detail to achieve operational excellence.
- Excellent guest service skills.