Sous Chef - Asian Cuisine, Fairmont Nile City, Cairo, Egypt

Full-Time
Permanent
Culinary
Fairmont Nile City, Cairo, Egypt

Sous Chef - Asian Cuisine
Luxury & Lifestyle

Job Description

We are seeking a talented and innovative Sous Chef specializing in Asian cuisine to join our culinary team in Cairo, Egypt. As a key member of our kitchen leadership, you will work closely with the Executive Sous Chef to create exceptional dining experiences for our guests.

Collaborate with the Executive Sous Chef to lead and inspire the culinary team, ensuring the highest quality and consistency in Asian cuisine
Develop and maintain active menus based on sales mix, demands, special promotions, and product availability
Participate in strategic planning and ongoing development of the hotel, including revenue forecasting and environmental commitments
Oversee and maintain food safety protocols, including HACCP guidelines, ensuring compliance among all team members
Implement and manage food waste reduction programs to promote sustainability and cost-efficiency
Contribute to menu engineering and pricing strategies to maintain financial performance indicators in line with the budget
Train and mentor kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment
Ensure the efficient operation of the kitchen, including inventory management and equipment maintenance
Collaborate with other departments to enhance overall guest satisfaction and achieve organizational goals

Qualifications

Minimum of 2-3 years of proven leadership experience in a similar role within a 5-star hotel operation
Expertise in Asian cuisine, with advanced culinary skills and knowledge of other cuisines (e.g., Mediterranean and Arabic)
Culinary degree or equivalent professional certification
Demonstrated proficiency in menu planning, development, and engineering
Strong knowledge and practice of food safety protocols and HACCP guidelines
Experience in implementing and managing food waste reduction programs
Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact effectively at all levels of the organization
Proven organizational skills with the ability to set and meet deadlines while delivering quality results
Strong team leadership and mentoring abilities
Creativity in dish presentation and flavor combinations
Proficiency in kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and customer needs
Passion for culinary innovation and staying current with industry trends

Additional Information

Hotel Overview: Overlooking one of Cairo’s most beautiful Nile views, Nile City Towers complex is a business destination claim to Egypt’s corporate success. Built on a total area of 16,000 sqm, Nile City Towers boasts a 170 meter Nile façade and its two towers are an anchor to an exclusive shopping center, upscale housing, a five-star hotel, 8-screen cinema and 4 floors of underground parking.
The spectacular reception leads the way to 544 elegantly designed rooms, suites restaurants, bars and a health club the 25th floor with a comprehensive range of fitness facilities including a signature Willow Stream Spa as well as a sky-high swimming pool.

Physical Aspects of Position (include but are not limited to):

Constant standing and walking throughout shift.
Frequent lifting and carrying up to 30 lbs.
Occasional kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting.
Occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs and ramps.
Note: Customization may be included for any specific local or legislative requirements, such as work permits
Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

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