Sous Chef (All Day Dining Restaurant) - Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi

Sous Chef serving Waldorf Astoria Maldives supports the Executive Sous Chef and Chef de Cuisine as the culinary ambassador of the restaurant. The position is responsible for the supervision of the Restaurant overall culinary operation and for achieving and maintaining the highest standards of food quality and guest satisfaction.

   

Specifically, as Sous Chef for Waldorf Astoria Maldives you will perform the following tasks to the highest standards: 

• Maintain strong knowledge of resort emergency procedures, security, fire regulations, departmental standards, services, and facilities.
• Ensure all kitchen equipment, tools, keys, and supplies are properly handled, maintained, inspected, and hygienically stored.
• Promptly report maintenance deficiencies, repair requirements, safety hazards, and other operational concerns.
• Follow established lost-and-found procedures and maintain cleanliness and orderliness throughout all working areas.
• Promote environmental awareness and sustainable practices in daily kitchen operations.
• Handle and resolve guest complaints professionally to maintain high levels of guest satisfaction and service quality.
• Control food portions, requisitions, receiving, storage, and usage in accordance with SOPs to minimize wastage and control food costs.
• Monitor departmental expenses and ensure operations remain within the approved budget and financial targets.
• Execute menus and standard recipes consistently while maintaining quality, presentation, guest expectations, and acceptable food costs.
• Monitor food quality, freshness, consistency, presentation, temperature, expiry dates, and overall food safety standards.
• Ensure proper food storage, rotation, labeling, yield testing, product identification, and adherence to food specifications.
• Conduct regular spot checks to ensure ingredients and food products are fully utilized and wastage is minimized.
• Work closely with Receiving and Stores to ensure all products meet the resort’s required quality and specification standards.
• Supervise kitchen Team Members, monitor performance and work practices, and take corrective action when required.
• Conduct daily kitchen briefings and monthly communication meetings, including preparation of meeting minutes, when senior management is absent.
• Support the Head of Department with recruitment, performance management, training, development, work schedules, budgets, objectives, policies, and procedures.
• Conduct regular training and On-the-Job Training, develop Team Member skills and creativity, and submit monthly training records as required.
• Assist the Chef de Cuisine with menu creation, planning, and improvements based on market trends, guest expectations, and feedback.
• Conduct monthly kitchen inventory, maintain strong financial awareness, demonstrate integrity, make effective decisions, and lead by example.
• Maintain positive and collaborative working relationships, uphold Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi values, and undertake additional duties required for the effective operation of the Culinary Department and Resort.

At Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi, our core values define what it takes to succeed here and guide the qualities we look for in every team member:

A passion for spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality. Acting with Integrity and always doing the right thing. Inspiring others through Leadership. A belief that Teamwork drives the best outcomes. A sense of Ownership and accountability. And a focus on the Now, bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.

As a Sous Chef serving Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other team members.  You should maintain the attitude, behaviors, skills and values that follow:

• Strong Junior Sous Chef or previous Sous Chef experience in a luxury establishment

• Approaches food in a creative way

• Strong supervisory skills

• Positive attitude & Good communication skills

• Committed to delivering a high level of customer service

• Excellent planning and organizing skills

• Willingness to learn