Sous Chef

**Job Description**:
Operation
- Assign in detail, specific duties to all employees under his/her supervision and instructs them in their work.
- Ensure personal cleanliness and proper deportment of all team members.
- Work closely with the Executive Chef in determining quality and quantity of food materials used with a view of eliminating wastage.
- Discuss with the Executive Chef and recommends menu price adjustments.
- Practice strict control on food portioning and wastage, thereby ensuring gross food profitability
- Check the taste, temperature and visual appeal of food items prepared to ensure that the quality and portion are consistent and as per specifications set out.
- Ensure that all equipment and perishable items are stored in its designated place and is done in the most hygienic manner.
- Prevent the use of contaminated products in any phase of food preparation and prevent colleagues who are ill or suffering from an infection from taking part in the preparation or handling of food.
- Suggest new recipe/products which may improve quality of food or lower food cost.
- Check the maintenance of all kitchen equipment.
- Ensure that all safety, health, security and loss control policies and procedures and Government legislation are adhered to.

Team Management
- Motivate, supervise and discipline team members to ensure their capabilities and degree of professionalism meet the needs of guests and the organization.
- Interview, select and recruit team members.
- Identify and develop team members with potential.
- Conduct performance review with the team.
- Develop, conduct and maintain records of all staff training programs for team members, focusing on their development needs, providing them with new skills to meet the changing needs of the business.
- Prepare weekly staff schedules keeping in mind anticipated business, operating budgets and standards of service.
- Other Responsibilities_
- Be well versed in hotel fire & life safety/emergency procedures.
- Attend all briefings, meetings and trainings as assigned by management.
- Maintain a high standard of personal appearance and hygiene at all times.

Work Experience
- Additional certification(s) from a reputable Culinary school will be an advantage.
- Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in a similar capacity.
- Good reading, writing and oral proficiency in English language.
- Ability to speak other languages and basic understanding of local languages will be an advantage.
- Open for all Malaysians.

**Benefits**:

- Well being and work life balance, 5 day work week, 2 days off per week for all team members at Mercure Miri City Centre.
- Fun, supportive and collaborative working environment.
- Employee benefit card offering discounts and discounted rates in Accor Hotels in over 90 countries around the world.
- Develop your talents and skills through learning programs by Academy Accor
- Opportunities to grow within our property, Accor Malaysia network and across the world
- Ability to contribute to the local community and make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, like Planet 21