Launched in Bahrain in November of 2019, Calo is on a mission to make healthy easy. We’re a team of dedicated people driving this mission by providing better, faster, and cheaper ways to access food through technology.
Role overview
To function as the Sous Chef for the CALO Kitchen, to work along with the head chef to manage daily kitchen activities, including overseeing staff, aiding with menu preparation, ensuring food quality and freshness, monitoring ordering and stocking.
The successful candidate will employ their culinary and managerial skills in order to play a critical role in maintaining and enhancing our customers’ satisfaction.
Relationships and working expectations
Reports directly to the Head Chef
Provides supervision and direction to Personnel deployed in the kitchen
Main Responsibilities
Ensure that the kitchen operates in a timely way that meets our quality standards
Fill in for the head chef in planning and directing food preparation when necessary
Resourcefully solve any issues that arise and seize control of any problematic situation
Manage and train kitchen staff, establish working schedule and assess staff’s performance
Must be able to clearly communicate tasks to team members
Order supplies to stock inventory appropriately
Comply with and enforce sanitation regulations and safety standards
Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers
Produce high-quality plates both design and taste-wise
Ideal Candidate
Qualifications
Must have had previous experience as CDP or Sous Chef
Must have 8 years of experience with 1-2 years experience as a sous chef within the hospitality and catering industry
Must be currently present in Qatar
Must be a proficient communicator in English
Previous experience in a food manufacturing facility experience is a plus
Knowledge and competency
Has had team-leading experiences and would be able to lead multiple sections of the kitchen
Hospitality experience with a school/college is a plus
Exceptional proven ability in kitchen management
Ability to divide responsibilities and monitor progress
Outstanding communication and leadership skills
Up-to-date with culinary trends and optimized kitchen processes
Well-versed with kitchen related software and working knowledge of MS Office
Personality
Strong communicator
Pleasant personality and ability to lead with empathy
Sous Chef