Junior Sous Chef
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About the company
Sheraton Fiji Golf & Beach Resort is a hotel property on Denarau operating as part of the Sheraton brand's hospitality network. The resort runs restaurant, banquet, and event dining operations as part of its guest services offering.
About the role
The Junior Sous Chef is an entry-level culinary management position supporting the day-to-day operation of the kitchen at Sheraton Fiji Golf & Beach Resort. The role works closely with the culinary leadership team and coordinates with Restaurant and Banquet operations to ensure efficient food production and timely service. It involves leading assigned kitchen shifts, supervising cooks and other culinary associates, and staying actively involved in food preparation, presentation, purchasing, and inventory management. The position also carries responsibility for maintaining food safety, sanitation, and quality standards, supporting guest service outcomes, and contributing to departmental cost control and budget objectives. It spans culinary production, team supervision, compliance and safety, and support for menu development and promotions.
Key responsibilities
- Support the daily operation of the kitchen and ensure established culinary standards and operational procedures are consistently followed.
- Lead assigned shifts while actively preparing and cooking food according to established recipes, specifications, presentation standards, and quality expectations.
- Oversee the production and preparation of culinary items for Restaurant outlets, Banquets, special events, and other hotel operations.
- Supervise and coordinate the activities of cooks and other culinary associates engaged in food preparation.
- Maintain and enforce established food handling, hygiene, sanitation, and food safety standards throughout kitchen operations.
- Work closely with Restaurant and Banquet teams to coordinate food preparation, service requirements, and timing of events and meals.
- Support the development and implementation of new menus, culinary concepts, promotions, and special food offerings.
- Assist with the purchasing of food products, ingredients, and supplies, and monitor inventories against departmental budgets.
About the successful candidate
- Able to lead kitchen shifts while actively preparing and cooking food to established recipes, specifications, and presentation standards.
- Experience supervising and coordinating cooks and other culinary associates in a kitchen environment.
- Working knowledge of food handling, hygiene, sanitation, and food safety practices.
- Comfortable supporting purchasing, inventory management, and cost and portion control within a kitchen operation.
- Guest-focused approach with the ability to coordinate service timing and presentation across restaurant and banquet operations.
- Understanding of workplace health and safety practices, including safe handling of kitchen equipment and tools.
- Capable of providing on-the-job coaching, feedback, and direction to culinary team members.
You'll apply on Sheraton Fiji Golf & Beach Resort's website.