Sous Chef

Job Overview

PASS THE SALT seeks a dependable and skilled Sous Chef to assist the Head Chef in the comprehensive management of daily kitchen activities. This role involves hands-on leadership to uphold food quality, ensure efficient kitchen processes, maintain food safety protocols, foster strong team performance, and meet operational standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in daily kitchen management and organization.
• Supervise kitchen staff by assigning tasks and ensuring quality completion.
• Oversee preparation, production, portion control, and recipe adherence to consistently deliver quality dishes.
• Maintain rigorous standards for food safety, hygiene, cleanliness, storage, and handling.
• Keep comprehensive records including temperature logs, cleaning schedules, receipt documentation, production details, and wastage tracking.
• Track food waste diligently and assist in identifying waste reduction opportunities.
• Manage inventory tasks such as stock monitoring, receiving supplies, proper storage, and conducting inventory audits.
• Ensure the kitchen environment is clean, well-organized, efficient, and ready for audits.
• Contribute to training and skill development of kitchen team members.
• Assume responsibility for kitchen operations during the Head Chef’s absence.
• Identify operational challenges and collaborate with the Head Chef to resolve them.
• Adhere strictly to PASS THE SALT’s recipes, procedures, quality benchmarks, and operational requirements.

Candidate Requirements

• Prior experience in a professional kitchen setting.
• Preferably held roles such as Sous Chef, Chef de Partie, or an equivalent senior kitchen position.
• Solid knowledge of food preparation techniques and kitchen workflow.
• Experience in supervising or assisting kitchen teams.
• Comprehensive understanding of food safety and sanitation standards.
• Exceptional organizational abilities with keen attention to detail.
• Able to thrive in a dynamic, hands-on kitchen environment.
• Dependable and responsible with a strong sense of ownership.
• Proficient in English; Arabic language skills are an added benefit.
• Previous work experience in Qatar or the GCC region is advantageous.

Candidate Profile

The ideal applicant will be proactive, well organized, accountable, and dedicated to upholding exceptional standards on a daily basis.