Sous Chef (Western Banquet) voco Orchard Singapore

Singapore - Singapore

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

voco Orchard Singapore provides guests with the world-renowned voco experience from the moment they walk through its doors. Famed to be hotels to count on yet different enough to be fun voco hotels are unstuffy hotels where people feel comfortable to relax and just get on with life. Hotels that stand out from the crowd voco combines familiar comforts with the indulgences of a hotel to create somewhere thats dependable but not vanilla. Somewhere premium but with a laidback spirit. Somewhere reliable but different.

Your day to day

voco Orchard Singapore is seeking a dynamic and passionate Sous Chef (Banquet) to be part of our team. As the Sous Chef you will supervise the kitchen team in preparation and cooking of various food items and their garnishment and presentation.

FINANCIAL RETURNS

Assist in developing new menu concepts. Develop test and cost out new menu items.
Maintain updated and accurate recipes and costing of all dishes prepared and sold in assigned area of responsibility.
Oversee methods of preparation portion sizes and timeliness of food preparation; control food usage to minimize waste.

PEOPLE

Supervise activities of assigned staffcommunicate goals and assign/schedule work. Communicate and enforce policies and procedures.
Recommend and initiate disciplinary or other staffing/human resource-related actions in accordance with company rules and policies. Alert management of potentially serious issues. Assist with employee selection training and development and performance coaching.
Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments. Key departmental contacts include Sales and Marketing Catering Banquets Maintenance and Guest Services. Assist sales catering and banquet staffs with banquets parties and other special events.

GUEST EXPERIENCE

Regularly inspect the quality and quantity of the menu items for the buffets and for all outside orders.
Interact with outside contacts such as -
Guests to ensure their total satisfaction
Vendors to order supplies and equipment and ensure best prices and quality
Health Department and other regulatory agencies regarding safety matters and kitchen inspections

RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS

Participate in the preparation of and check and approve all items prepared in the main and banquet kitchens. Ensure that all menu items are prepared and presented in an attractive and appetizing manner.
Check daily function sheets and prepare items accordingly.
Inspect the cleanliness of the kitchen. Maintain and strictly abide by proper storage procedures and state sanitation and health regulations. Notify the Maintenance Department of any needed repairs.
Review the following days menus and complete requisitions for food and supplies needed from various storerooms; maintain inventory control procedures.
Maintain and enforce procedures to (1) ensure the security and proper storage of food and beverage products kitchen inventory and equipment (2) replenish supplies inventory uniforms a timely and efficient manner and (3) to minimize waste and control costs.
Assist in determining the minimum and maximum stocks of all food material and equipment.

What we need from you

Diploma or Degree in Culinary Arts
At least 2-3 years experience in a similar capacity in a banquet kitchen
Working experience in outdoor catering will be an added advantage
Must posses a valid food hygiene certificate
Commitment to work rotating shifts weekends and public holidays.
Great communication skills ability to interact with guests employees and third parties that reflect highly on the hotel the brand and the company.

What we offer

Well reward all your hard work with a great salary and benefits great room discount and superb training.

Join us and youll become part of the global IHG family and like all families all our individual team members share some winning characteristics. As a team we work better together we trust and support each other we do the right thing and we welcome different perspectives. You need to show us you care: that you notice the little things that make a difference to guests as well as always looking for ways to improve - visit :// to find out more about us.

IHG is an equal opportunity employer: Minorities / Females / Disabled / Veterans.

Descriptionvoco Orchard Singapore provides guests with the world-renowned voco experience from the moment they walk through its doors. Famed to be hotels to count on yet different enough to be fun voco hotels are unstuffy hotels where people feel comfortable to relax and just get on with life. Hotel...