Banquet Chef

Negotiable
Experience
3-5 years
Job Type
Full Time
Location
Egypt, Cairo
Job Description

Your day-to-day

 

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word-spacing: 0px;">§ Supporting the head chef or executive chef in the general
running of the kitchen.

§ Managing the kitchen
staff, including setting the rote, and handling disciplinary and HR issues
in the absence of the head chef.

§ Leading a team of chefs
in cooking and preparing meals, including checking food quality and overseeing
cooking techniques.

§ Taking responsibility
for more technical elements of cuisine.

§ Training junior
chefs.

§ Onboarding new employees.

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menus.

§ Working within specified budgets.

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of quality.

§ Completing food hygiene documents to comply with the law
and writing environmental health reports when necessary.

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areas of the business, including managers and front of house teams.

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with waiters and bar staff.

§ Ordering supplies
and negotiating with suppliers.

§ Managing inventory
and keeping control of stock.

§ Organizing produce
and ensuring strict adherence to food hygiene regulations.

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What we need from you

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§ Bachelor’s degree
in Culinary or Culinary diploma or equivalent with experience.

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and oral forms. § Basic computer knowledge and experience in using inventory
systems preferred.