Do you see yourself as a Sous Chef at Crowne Plaza Kochi? A little taste of your day-to-day Participate in the planning and costing of menus. Develop and write standard recipes. Develop new dishes and products. Ensure that outstanding culinary technical skills are maintained. Assist with organizing special events and special food promotions. Maintain comprehensive product knowledge including ingredients, equipment, suppliers, markets, and current trends and make recommendations for appropriate adjustments to kitchen operations accordingly. Maintain a hygienic kitchen. Cleanliness of the kitchen and equipment. Maintain personal hygiene as well as colleagues’ hygiene practices. Assists in planning for future staffing needs. Assists in recruiting in line with company guidelines. Prepares and administers detailed induction program for new staff. Assists in maintaining a comprehensive, current and guest focused set of departmental standards and procedures and oversees their implementation. Ensures training needs analysis of Kitchen staff is carried out and training programs are designed and implemented to meet needs. Provides input for probation and formal performance appraisal discussions in line with company guidelines. Coaches, counsels and disciplines staff, providing constructive feedback to enhance performance. Regularly communicates with staff and maintains good relations. Assists in coordinating the preparation of the departmental annual budget. Controls and monitors departmental costs on an ongoing basis to ensure performance against budget What we need from you Previous experience in Continental Cuisine within a 5-star hotel setting, particularly in an all-day dining restaurant. Strong communication skills. Ability to lead a large team. Commitment to delivering food of the highest quality. Passion for cooking and creating new menus.
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Crowne Plaza Kochi | Sous Chef - Crowne Plaza Kochi