Working under the Executive Sous Chef, the Jr. Sous Chef must assist the management in the
development of new concepts by creating and introducing new menus. The Jr. Sous chef must also
assist the chef to design and plan new kitchens keeping in mind the concept, market-scenario and
demand. He is responsible for vendor development, equipment sourcing, raw materials identifying
etc.
Assist management in the development of new concepts.
Kitchen management and reporting; of all restaurants as specified by senior management
Create, innovate and introduce new menus.
Standardize recipes and initiate and sustain research in the F&B industry.
Maintain kitchen specifications, cooking procedure sheets and all build up and spread sheets
Develop all necessary manuals in liaison with the operations team
Be responsible for vendor development, equipment sourcing and raw materials finalization.
Augment production capacity when required and maintain quality controls consistently.
Work always in liaison with purchase department and assist them in the proper maintenance of
ingredients and product list
Organize staff, allocate resources, execute controls and systemize daily functioning and maintain
efficient MIS in the kitchen’s operations.
Prioritize F&B controls, ensure top quality and hygiene both for products and equipments and
maintain food cost at a minimum.
Train and develop F& production staff).
Should monitor closely and continuously the activities of chefs de cuisines and ensure smooth
running of the entire kitchen.
Should be able to motivate and lead the team from the fore-front.
Take up any related responsibilities handed over to you; by the management
Must have the capacity develop and manage a multi-unit, multi-concept operation in
coordination with the Executive Chef.
Ability to multitask
Ability to work efficiently under pressure
Great time management skills
Great communication and interpersonal skills
A degree in culinary art, restaurant management, catering technology and applied nutrition. .
This has to be topped up with an advanced degree or diploma in Food production and kitchen
management.
Minimum five years related experience
Excellent use of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, tools and processes
Must have a positive attitude and a willingness to learn
Must be enthusiastic enough to absorb and innovate new ideas, study new cuisines and
concepts.
Gastronomica is a leading restaurant operator of homegrown original, upscale dining concepts with operations in Kuwait, UAE, Oman, KSA, Qatar and Bahrain. Founded in 2003, Gastronomica is the brainchild of Basil Al Salem with offices based out of Kuwait and Dubai. After nurturing his concepts part time in his home kitchen and inventing the alchemy that would transform a pedestrian product into the core part of a total dining experience, Basil was ready to launch his first restaurant, b+f Burger Boutique in 2005, which became an instant benchmark in the industry. The future of the restaurant business is no longer the food, but providing customers with a stand out experience. With more than nine unique concepts created in-house from the ground up, Gastronomica aims to be the leader of original dining concepts in the Middle East. By carving out a niche of focusing on high-quality products, the company principle is to create a Total Dining Experience. Gastronomica holds underneath its umbrella: b+f Burger Boutique, Burger Boutique Black, Slider Station, b+f Roadside Diner, OFK, b+f OFK, Cocoa Room, White Robata, Nomad and Lazy Cat.