Job Description
About
Launched in Bahrain in November of 2019, Calo is on a mission to make healthy easy. We’re a team of dedicated people driving this mission by providing better, faster, and cheaper ways to access food through technology.
Role overview
To function as the Sous Chef for the CALO Kitchen, to work along with the head chef to manage daily kitchen activities, including overseeing staff, aiding with menu preparation, ensuring food quality and freshness, monitoring ordering and stocking.
The successful candidate will employ their c ulinary and managerial skills in order to play a critical role in maintaining and enhancing our customers’ satisfaction.
Relationships and working expectations
Reports directly to the Head Chef Provides supervision and direction to Personnel deployed in the kitchen
Main Responsibilities
Ensure that the kitchen operates in a timely way that meets our quality standards Fill in for the head chef in planning and directing food preparation when necessary Resourcefully solve any issues that arise and seize control of any problematic situation Manage and train kitchen staff, establish working schedule and assess staff’s performance Must be able to clearly communicate tasks to team members Order supplies to stock inventory appropriately Comply with and enforce sanitation regulations and safety standards Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers Produce high-quality plates both design and taste-wise
Ideal Candidate
Must have had previous experience as CDP or Sous Chef Must have 8 years of experience with 1-2 years experience as a sous chef within the hospitality and catering industry Must be currently present in Qatar Must be a proficient communicator in English Previous experience in a food manufacturing facility experience is a plus
Knowledge and competency
Has had team-leading experiences and would be able to lead multiple sections of the kitchen Hospitality experience with a school/college is a plus Exceptional proven ability in kitchen management Ability to divide responsibilities and monitor progress Outstanding communication and leadership skills Up-to-date with culinary trends and optimized kitchen processes Well-versed with kitchen related software and working knowledge of MS Office
Personality
Strong communicator * Pleasant personality and ability to lead with empathy
