Sous Chef at Upbeat Recreation Centre

Upbeat is a world class and fun sports and fitness recreation centre in Africa for the benefit for all in the community.We are vibrant, encouraging, team-oriented, wholesome and strong with positive attitudes we are babies, school children, young adults, thrill seekers, parents, and grandparents. Every day, we deliver a unique experience through our Facility, our people and our products to make UPBEAT your number one destination for fun and fitness. We provide excellent quality service in a safe environment. We are energetic, we are fun, innovative, and fit! We touch the lives of everyone as we challenge you to be inspired, be different and be motivated. We challenge you to Up your Fun, Up your Fitness

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Sous Chef

Location: Lekki, Lagos

Job Objective

• To contribute & produce the highest possible food quality in his own section, in line with appropriate food portion control, use of recipes, Upbeat’s corporate guidelines and service concepts.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure proper amounts of food are in place for forecasted covers, special functions and all reservations,
• Ensure proper rotation of food in the “Mise en place”
• Adheres to Upbeat Restaurant standards of food quality, preparation, recipes, and presentation
• Ensure proper seasoning, portions, and appearance of food
• Ensures readiness and makes priorities in case of last-minute changes
• Knows how to follow applicable laws regarding food safety and sanitation
• Prepares and properly sets up all food orders as they are received in accordance with recipes and proper presentation
• Ensures that spoilage and wastage is kept to a strict minimum
• Stores food in a proper way, covered & dated, using appropriate methods
• Follows proper safety, hygiene and sanitation practices at any time
• Works actively, co-ordinates the production and preparation of all food items within the assigned area and ensures a smooth and efficient operation
• Maintains the highest standard quality and portion control, prepares requisitions, checks expiry dates, identifies slow moving items and ensures that all items are properly stored by the section team
• Maintains all operating equipment and report any repairs necessary
• Consults with Head Chef regarding suggestions that might improve quality.
• Performs any other duties asked for by Head Chef.

Health and Safety:

• Adheres to all health, sanitation, food safety rules and regulations
• Reports all potential and real hazards immediately
• Fully understands & possess solid knowledge’s the kitchen’s fire, emergency and bomb procedures
• Keeps the highest standards of personal hygiene, dress, appropriate uniform, appearance and conduct
• Co-ordinates work, and works in a safe manner that does not harm or injure self or others
• Anticipates possible and probable hazards and conditions to avoid mishaps

Miscellaneous:

• Attends meetings and training required by the Head Chef
• Maintains own working area, materials and company property clean, tidy and in good shape
• Is well updated on, and possesses good knowledge of F&B promotions
• Checks the restaurant reservations regularly
• Accepts flexible work schedule necessary for uninterrupted service to the food production function
• Continuously seeks to endeavour the knowledge of own job function
• Is well updated on, and possesses solid knowledge of the following:
• Restaurant fire, bomb and emergency procedures
• Restaurant health and safety policies and procedures
• Restaurant corporate marketing and promotional programmes

Person Specification

• 3 - 6 years work experience.
• Good grooming and professional outlook.
• Good attention to details and able to work under pressure.
• Demonstrable experience of applying flair and innovation to create an overall customer experience.
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Willing to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays as the business requires.

Competency and Skills Requirements:

• Proven experience as a chef
• Excellent use of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and processes
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently under pressure
• Knowledge of best cooking practices.

Application Closing Date
27th January, 2023.