Assistant Chef

The Assistant Preparation Chef must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and is responsible for all Preparation kitchen functions, controlling costs, ensuring Food & Beverage quality and service. General Manage Em Sherif daily Preparation kitchen operations to ensure that it operates per pre-set budget and procedures Stay updated on all Em Sherif policies, memos, procedures, specials and promotions, etc. Report to the Head chef/ Restaurant manager any required BOH maintenance issueAttend and participate in daily briefings and other meetings as scheduled Ensure efficient communication between the Finishing and Preparation kitchens Resolve internal team issues Be responsible for identifying and following up on all Preparation kitchen maintenance issues Regularly hold instructions to ensure that all equipment is in excellent condition Respect safety and hygiene of Em Sherif premises Respect grooming standards Maintain a favorable relationship with all Em Sherif employees to foster and promote a cooperative and harmonious working climate conducive to maximizing employee morale, productivity Daily operations Prepare daily action plans and effectively delegate tasks and duties amongst Preparation kitchen team members Make sure Em Sherif’s standard recipes are being applied at all times (preparation, cooking, storage, etc.) Fill and issue a daily preparation sheet based on the Finishing kitchen’s requisition order Make sure Line cooks and Kitchen runners follow the daily preparation sheet Perform skilled cooking and food preparation as per Em Sherif’s standards Plan the quantity of food to be prepared for the coming shift Conduct inventory control Perform daily control of wastage, make sure wastage does not exceed the limit set by Em Sherif; record/report all wastage Resolve queries and issues related to dishes, menus and supplies Instruct the stewarding team on overall cleaning and hygiene aspects and general materials handling in the kitchen Make sure fresh and dry products are being used and stored as per the FIFO procedure Continuously check that products in Em Sherif’s food items are stored in proper labeled containers at the appropriate temperatures Control and record all Preparation and Finishing kitchen food waste, manage inventory reports and requisition orders; make suggestions for changes where applicable Implement and ensure HACCP and other safety and quality control measures throughout the production process Help in any area of the Preparation kitchen/BOH when circumstances dictate Stay updated on all Em Sherif daily formulas; communicate changes to the team daily Procurement Conduct regular stock checks to ensure that Preparation kitchen inventory levels are aligned with the set Em Sherif par levels and operational requirements Prepare requisition orders of the Preparation kitchen Submit orders to the Head chef Supervise the receiving procedures; evaluate the quality and quantity of the received goods, waste percentage and the net yielded value Send ordered items to the Finishing kitchen Ensure Finishing kitchen orders are prepared as per respective requisition order forms Personal skills and abilities High commitment to ethics and confidentiality Team player and proven record of management Leadership skills Excellent organization skills Innovative and creative Highly motivated and self-starter Excellent multi-tasking skills Attentive to details Strong written, oral and interpersonal communication skills Strong problem-solving skills Able to cope under pressure Knowledgeable about Microsoft office and POS system, etc. Knowledgeable about fire, health and safety procedures Able to work standing for several hours Neat, clean and well-groomed appearance Work experience requirements Minimum of 5 years of cooking experience or 3 years as an Assistant chef in a Lebanese/Oriental restaurant Education requirements Bachelor’s degree in hospitality management, Business Management or accumulated years of experience and proven capability in management Excellent command in French. English and Arabic is a plus

Location: Paris, FR

Posted Date: 1/20/2025