Junior Sous

eRecruiter Nigeria Limited - Our client is a luxury 5-star hotel located in Kano, with over 18 years’ experience in the hospitality industry in Nigeria. They currently have an opening for the position below:
We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Junior Sous Chef

Job Location: Kano 

Job Summary

• The junior Sous Chef assists the Executive Sous Chef.
• The person occupying this position is directly in charge of all the other members of the kitchen staff.
• The sous chef requires both culinary and managerial skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure all dishes are prepared according to specification and served at the correct quality, portion size, and temperature.
• Ensure proper arrangement and garnishing of food.
• Manage food logs and monitor the quality and quantity of food prepared.
• Ensure effective stock purchase, its receipt and storage.
• Ensure all complaints, inquiries, and suggestions by customers are attended to accordingly.
• Ensure consistent and smooth running of food production
• Ensure that required standards are adhered to in the production and preparation of food - in quality, quantity and safety.
• Work towards exceeding customer’s expectation by encouraging and promoting high level of service.
• Supervise performance of kitchen staff to ensure proper activity.
• Give appropriate support or guidance to members of kitchen when need arises.

Basic Requirements

• Must have Passion for food: someone who enjoys the process of food preparation and creating menus.
• Must be proficient in the use of Opera and Micros
• Must be willing to work within Kano
• Ability to pay attention to details: adherence to specific ingredients and measurement needed for various menus.
• Ability to maintain a high level of hygiene and cleanliness in the restaurant area
• Proven 2 - 3 years relevant experience in a 5 - star hotel or restaurant.
• Ability to work with figures and manage budget.
• Must Possess strong management and organizational skills
• Effective communication skills.