Summary
Accor is hiring an Oriental Pastry Chef for Sofitel Shahd Al-Madinah in Madinah, Saudi Arabia. The role involves developing Oriental menu concepts, supervising kitchen operations, preparing dishes, and overseeing buffet presentation, food costs, supplies, and waste. The chef will guide and train the kitchen team and coordinate operational updates with the Executive Chef. A culinary arts degree is preferred, and candidates should have at least three years of kitchen experience and be willing to work nights and weekends.
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Job Description
Develop new and innovative concepts in Oriental menus
- Participate in Menu Planning as appropriate
- Supervise oriental kitchen operation and day to day activities
- Direct and monitor preparation of all oriental dishes
- Taste sauces (Arabic / Oriental) to ensure correct taste
- Ensure that all Oriental Dishes are served in correct manner and waste avoided
- Communicate on daily basis to Executive Chef all relevant information of operation Consider Local requirement, Market Needs, New trends, Recipes and Food Costs
- Inspect the set up of all kitchen work Stations
- Aware of menu engineering techniques considering cost and variety
- Review all requisitions for foods and supplies
- Oversee the oriental food presentation on all buffets to meet the Hotel standards
- Review and control of cost and waste
- Ensure that CDP receive the right training and optimum guidance
- 15. Determine how food should be presented, and create decorative food displays
- Review the schedule and follow the attendance of Oriental kitchen team
- Assist in preparing manning guide and budget of the dep't
- Estimate amounts and costs of required supplies
- Prepares, cooks, serves oriental Appetizers, Savories, Salads and Sandwiches
- Prepares, cooks, serves hot and cold sauces and all oriental dishes
- Decorate and present portions and dishes with good garnishing techniques
Qualifications
Degree in the Culinary Arts (preferred)
3+ years in a kitchen environment
Understanding of different culinary profiles and techniques
Capable of following instructions without variation
A desire to learn new flavors and techniques
The capability to work safely, efficiently and neatly
Willingness to work nights and weekends
Additional Information
Your team and working environment:
- Sofitel Shahd Al-Madinah boasts a landmark location in the center of Madinah, a short walk from the northern entrance of the Al-Masjid an-Nabawi. The property features 469 keys, including the most luxurious suite in Madinah, two- and three-bedroom suites, three dining outlets, an executive lounge, two meeting rooms and a fitness center with a gym, stand out as a beacon of modern luxury and French savoir-faire, blending the brand’s unique sense of joie de vivre with the very best of the local.