Company profile
Azadea Group is one of the world's fastest growing retail groups. We carry a strong franchise portfolio of over 45 diverse brands that features some of the industry's most identifiable names, including Zara, Mango, Virgin Megastore and Sunglass Hut. Azadea Group headquarters are in Beirut, Lebanon. A comprehensive network of local offices supports our operations in the Middle East and Europe. Currently, we operate 295 strategically located stores across the Middle East and plan over 500 additional shops opening through the 3 coming years.
Job description
• The kitchen sous chef has administrative authority, responsibility and accountability necessary to direct the food production and presentation to the guest and staff as directed by the Kitchen chef. The kitchen sous-chef also complies to management and organizational policies.
• To ensure that the customer’s expectations are consistently exceeded at all times with maximum fiscal responsibility.
• Creative presentation of outlet and banquet buffets
• Supervises and trains all kitchen staff in the Main Kitchen and outlets
• Trains all employees on the proper method of preparation
• Coaches and counsels of line staff when needed
• Prevents the spoiling and contamination of food by enforcing proper sanitation
Qualifications
• A minimum of three years experience in a kitchen is required
• A minimum of high school level CHARACTARISTICS & COMMUNICATION SKILLS
• Applicants must be able to create, develop, and oversee menus in conjunction with the chef de cuisine.
• It is required for applicants to have experience and basic knowledge in supervising subordinates.
• Proper “mise en place” and knife skills are required.
• Knowledge of food handling and critical sanitation standards is required.
• Knowledge of soups, stocks and sauces is required.
• Excellent time management skills
• Knowledge of proper sauteing technique, proper roasting and grilling techniques, proper braising and stewing techniques is required.
• Food product knowledge of variety and quality is required.
