Junior Sous Chef/sous Chef

**Introduction**:
Atmantan is a one-of-a-kind luxury wellness centre committed to improving the health of guests by managing/treating their chronic ailments. Using our unique Integrated philosophy, We have transformed the lives of 1000s of our guests. Nestled in the lap of the majestic Sahyadri Range of the Western Ghats, Atmantan is spread over 40 luxuriant acres in a valley overlooking the picturesque Mulshi lake.

Atmantan has been the winner of many National and International awards over the past 7 years and all this is a testament to the result oriented programmes that we offer. Our guests come to us for a variety of programmes and the most popular ones are:
1) Diabetes

2) Hypothyroid

3) IBS

4) PCOS

5) Arthritis

6) Auto Immune conditions - Graves Disease, Hashimoto’s Disease, RA

7) Obesity Management

8) Gut Cleanse

9) Rehab/Injury Management

10) Emotional Healing

**Job description**

The Sous Chef is responsible to assist the Executive Cheffor overall kitchen operation as a successful independent profit center, ensuring maximum guestsatisfaction, through planning, organizing, directing, and controllingthe Kitchen operation and administration.

Exhibits culinary talents by personally performing tasks while assisting in leading the staff and managing all food related functions. Also Assists in supervising all kitchen areas to ensure a consistent, high quality product is produced.

**Executive Sous Chef Duties and Responsibilities**:
Interacts with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.

Responds to and handles guest problems and complaints.

Able to make recommendations to the Executive Chef regarding succession planning.

To be aware of all financial budgetsand goals.

To ensure that guests are always receivingan exceptional dining experience representing true value for money.

Ensure that all recipesand product yields are accurately costed and reviewed regularly.

Ensure that all food items are prepared as per standard recipe cards whilst maintaining portion controland minimizing waste.

Ensure that food stock levels within the culinary department areas are of sufficient quantity and quality in relevance to the hoteloccupancyand function forecasts.

Ensure that associate meals and associate dining services are of a consistently high standard.

Ensure that chefs are always in clean tidy uniforms and are always presentable to be in guest view.

Ensure that all food preparation equipment is being used safetyand correctly and that it is cleaned and maintained.

Ensure that all culinary operations manuals are prepared and updated.

Ensure that the Department’s overall operational budgets are strictly adhered too.

Ensure that the culinary department adheres to all company and hotel policies and procedures.

Ensure that a consistent first class product of the highest quality is achieved and maintained in all culinary areas, whilst adhering to operational deadlines.

Ensure that meetings are well planned and results-orientated.

Creative menuplanning and correct food preparation for each outlets including banquets.

To work in close conjunction with the Food and Beverage Managerand respective & teams, to create a yearly marketingPlanfor the outlet.

Ensure that all relevant banquet set-ups are prepared ahead of guest’s arrivaland in adherence with hotel standards.

Be aware of new items, which are introduced onto the market and keep up with the lasted product trends.

To fully understand the market needs and desires for each outlet and ensure that the menus are developed to reflect those needs.

To initiate relevant maintenance reports and work orders supported by the respective follow up of those items actioned.

To manage associates fairly and take a personal interest in knowing all culinary associates.

To project a positive and motivated attitude among-st all associates.

To spend time in the restaurant to ensure that the operation is managed well by the outlet team.

To frequently verify that only the highest quality products are used in food preparation.

To Ensure that all food products received into the hotel are of the required standard and quality and that they are stored and rotated correctly.

Responsible for the supervision of all stewards and their activities within the culinary department.

Ensure that weekly work schedulesand annual leave planners are administered and filed correctly.

Ensure that the overall culinary department is motivated and that positive feedback on work performance is given.

To delegate responsibilities to subordinates as required.

Coach and counsel employees in a timely manner and in accordance with Company policy.

To act as manager on duty for the hotel as scheduled.

To recruit and select a suitable culinary team whoare able to work within a decentralized management philosophy.

Identify strengths and weaknesses and provide timely feedback to the individual.

**Prerequisites**:

- Fair and firm management abilities with hig