Sous Chef - Nikkei cuisine
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Accorhotel · Hawar Islands, BahrainFull-timeOn-site1mo ago30+ days old, may be filled
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Responsibilities
- Assist the Executive Chef in managing the overall kitchen operation and daily food preparation.
- Prepare and ensure consistently excellent quality, presentation, and freshness of all dishes.
- Lead the preparation and execution of Nikkei-inspired menus, including contemporary Peruvian-Japanese fusion specialties.
- Ensure all mise en place is prepared and organized according to operational requirements.
- Supervise kitchen colleagues and support training, coaching, and performance development.
- Monitor food preparation to ensure consistency with established recipes and company standards.
- Maintain high standards of hygiene, sanitation, and food safety practices at all times.
- Support menu planning, seasonal menu development, and innovative culinary concepts.
- Ensure proper food storage, stock rotation, and inventory management procedures are followed.
- Control food costs through proper portioning, waste management, and efficient product utilization.
- Coordinate closely with service teams regarding menu changes, special dietary requirements, and guest preferences.
- Ensure all kitchen equipment is properly maintained and operational.
- Assist with ordering supplies and maintaining relationships with suppliers and vendors.
- Foster a positive, collaborative, and high-performing kitchen culture.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the Executive Chef.
- Degree or certification in Culinary Arts or Hospitality Management preferred.
- Proven experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie in upscale restaurants, luxury hotels, or lifestyle dining concepts.
- Strong experience in Nikkei cuisine, blending Peruvian and Japanese culinary traditions.
- Excellent knowledge of Japanese and Peruvian ingredients, cooking techniques, sauces, marinades, and presentation styles.
- Strong understanding of contemporary fusion cuisine and modern plating techniques.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
- Passion for creativity, innovation, and culinary excellence.
- Knowledge of HACCP and food safety standards.
- Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.
- By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit https://careers.accor.com/
- Do what you love, care for the world, dare to challenge the status quo! #BELIMITLES
Benefits
Unleash the excitement: enticing rewards and unbeatable benefits are waiting for you!Ignite your skills with our cutting-edge Academies for rapid professional growth.Cultivate your talents and watch your career flourish, locally and globally.Drive change through impactful Corporate Social Responsibility activities.Immerse yourself in a vibrant work environment with extraordinary colleagues.Join us on a direct path to success as we skyrocket to new heights!Vision insuranceEquity / stock options
Additional Information
As a Sous Chef - Nikkei (Peruvian & Japanese Cuisine), you will support the Executive Chef in overseeing the daily operations of the assigned kitchen while ensuring the highest culinary standards are consistently maintained. The role requires strong expertise in Nikkei cuisine, combining Peruvian and Japanese culinary traditions, with a focus on creativity, precision, presentation, and authentic flavor profiles.
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