Sous Chef - Arabic Banquet

Mantis, part of the Luxury & Lifestyle division of Accor, is a leading, conservation-focused hotel group with eco-lodges, waterways and curated eco-resorts located all over the world. Sustainable travellers have been enjoying eco-tourism, safaris, and adventure travel with Mantis since 2000. Rooted in conservation, Mantis pursues sustainable business practices and develops tourism products that are respectful of the environment and communities in which they operate.

Whether small and intimate or vast and complex, on a sweeping African plain, beach-side escape or bustling city, each is an exceptional place for guests to find themselves. While uniquely different in the experiences they offer, all are linked through a collective obsession to be extraordinary, to be rare in a world that mass-produces sameness.

Sous Chef - Arabic Banquet

Job Description

As our Sous Chef, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the culinary identity of our resort. With your leadership, creativity, and culinary expertise, you will contribute to delivering memorable dining experiences.

What is in it for you:

• Unleash the excitement: enticing rewards and unbeatable benefits are waiting for you!
• Ignite your skills with our cutting-edge Academies for rapid professional growth.
• Cultivate your talents and watch your career flourish, locally and globally.
• Drive change through impactful Corporate Social Responsibility activities.
• Immerse yourself in a vibrant work environment with extraordinary colleagues.
• Join us on a direct path to success as we skyrocket to new heights!

Key Responsibilities:

• Culinary Leadership: Assist the Executive Chef in overseeing daily kitchen operations.
• Lead and motivate the kitchen brigade to achieve culinary excellence.
• Menu Development: Collaborate with the Executive Chef to plan and create innovative and enticing menus. Ensure the consistent execution of recipes to maintain high-quality standards.
• Food Preparation and Cooking: Direct and participate in the preparation, cooking, and presentation of culinary offerings. Monitor and control food costs by efficiently managing portion sizes and minimizing wastage.
• Team Collaboration: Foster a collaborative and positive work environment within the kitchen. Coordinate seamlessly with other departments to ensure smooth overall resort operations.
• Quality Control: Implement rigorous quality control measures for all food items. Conduct regular tastings and inspections to uphold culinary standards.
• Training and Development: Train and mentor kitchen staff on culinary techniques and best practices. Support the professional development of junior kitchen team members.
• Kitchen Organization: Optimize kitchen workflow, ensuring cleanliness, organization, and compliance with hygiene standards. Maintain well-organized and well-stocked kitchen stations.
• Adherence to Safety Standards: Ensure strict adherence to safety and sanitation regulations. Lead by example in maintaining a safe and healthy kitchen environment.

• Leadership Experience: Previous leadership experience in the culinary field is a prerequisite.
• Journeyman’s Papers or Equivalent: Possession of Journeyman’s papers or international equivalent is mandatory.
• Culinary Diploma/Certification: Diploma Certification in a Culinary discipline is considered an asset.
• Computer Literacy: Proficient in Microsoft Window applications is an additional asset.
• Interpersonal and Problem-Solving Abilities: Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities are essential.
• Responsibility and Reliability: Highly responsible and reliable in fulfilling job duties.
• Ability to Work Under Pressure: Capable of working well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Team Collaboration: Ability to work cohesively with fellow colleagues as an integral part of a team.
• Guest-Centric Approach: Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times.

​​​​​Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

Why work for Accor? We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities.

By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit https://careers.accor.com/

About Mantis Collection: Mantis is a boutique hospitality group that was founded by conservationist Adrian Gardiner in 2000, with its main focus predominantly in Africa and the Middle East. Mantis grew from Adrian’s vision to restore and rewild degraded farmland which he developed into a widely-acclaimed Private Game Reserve. This was the first private game reserve in the Eastern Cape and the beginning of eco-tourism in a poverty-stricken province that had few opportunities outside of commercial farming. Adrian and the Mantis team successfully created a place where man and nature could co-exist sustainably. From this initial success, the Mantis model was then developed worldwide, understanding that consumers could use the Mantis portfolio as a mark of quality, consistency and character. Today the diverse portfolio of handpicked properties links up to create travel journeys, which offer guests the opportunity to experience the essence of the location in a setting of tailored luxury. Rooted in conservation, Mantis pursues sustainable business practices and develops tourism products that are respectful of the environment and communities in which they operate.

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