Shahdag Hotel Company

Sous Chef - Pastry

29-11-2025

376

Description

  • Lead, mentor, and motivate Pastry kitchen staff to maintain the highest standards of food preparation and presentation. Ensure a culture of teamwork, accountability, and excellence is maintained throughout the kitchen brigade.
  • Develop and manage food costs, budgets, and inventory to meet financial goals. Track food wastage and implement strategies to minimize waste while maintaining profitability.
  • Identify and address training needs, ensuring staff are up-to-date with kitchen procedures, food safety regulations, and new culinary techniques. Foster a positive work environment where staff can thrive and grow.
  • Ensure kitchen operations comply with all food safety, hygiene, and health regulations. Monitor cleanliness, organization, and safety within the kitchen.
  • Work closely with other departments, including front-of-house, events, and purchasing, to ensure smooth and efficient operations and exceptional guest experiences.
  • Stay informed on industry trends and innovate with creative new dishes or culinary techniques. Regularly assess guest feedback and make improvements as needed.
  • Ensure that all kitchen staff interacting with guests consistently provide exclusive, high-quality service.
  • Ensure that kitchen staff also deliver excellent service to internal customers when appropriate.
  • Respond to all guest and internal customer complaints and inquiries politely and effectively, ensuring that issues are resolved satisfactorily and followed through to completion.
  • Help improve staff productivity by integrating multiple tasks and combining various professional skills to achieve the financial goals while meeting guest expectations.
  • Ensure the effective management to maximize revenue.
  • Assist in the efficient management of costs.
  • Participate in the management of inventory, the regular maintenance of hotel operational equipment, and other assets, including organizing nominal stockrooms. When necessary, assist with the upkeep, maintenance, and inventory of equipment.
  • Assist in entering and monitoring product specifications, recipes, and other data, supporting the proper functioning of the Logistics and Cost Audit departments.
  • Ensure the continuous execution of the approved menu, assist in setting culinary standards for the establishment by teaching staff the necessary skills for the preparation and presentation of each dish.
  • Participate in the recruitment and selection process for kitchen staff. When hiring, ensure adherence to the hotel’s guidelines and use a professional, merit-based approach in selecting staff members.
  • Ensure that kitchen staff wear the appropriate uniform in a punctual manner and maintain the highest standards of personal appearance and hygiene. Ensure compliance with the hotel’s personal grooming and department-specific service standards.
  • Assist in creating and publishing weekly work schedules for kitchen staff, ensuring they reflect business needs and key performance indicators.
  • Motivate staff to be innovative, creative, and demanding in their work. Acknowledge their contributions to the success of operations..
  • Ensure all employees fully understand and comply with the training guidelines and procedures set for them.
  • Ensure staff comply strictly with the hotel’s, company’s, and local regulations, including fire safety, technical safety, and security policies and procedures.
  • Be aware of the duty to comply with technical safety and labor protection legislation, policies, and procedures.
  • Always wear the appropriate uniform and display the personal identification badge as required.
  • Maintain the highest standards of appearance and hygiene, ensuring compliance with both the hotel’s and department’s personal grooming standards.
  • Maintain professional working relationships with colleagues and all other departments.
  • Communicate effectively to ensure smooth shift changes and accept shifts on time.

Responsibilities

  • Experience in tourism, hospitality, and leisure sector.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Ability to work at a fast pace.
  • Knowledge of food safety.
  • Teamwork skills.
  • General knowledge of English or other foreign languages is an advantage.

About this role

Apply Before

January 8, 2026

Job Posted On

November 29, 2025

Job Type

Full-time

Experience

1-2 years

Career level

Professional

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Category

Restaurants, Tourism and Accommodation

Perks and Benefits

  • #accommodation
  • Medical insurance