Junior Sous Chef - Hot Kitchen

About the role

A hotel belonging to the Accor network, which operates more than 45 brands, 5,500 hotels and 10,000 restaurants, is looking for a detail-oriented and collaborative Junior Sous Chef for its hot kitchen in 6th of October City, Egypt. The role manages the hot station, overseeing the preparation and execution of hot dishes while keeping the highest standards of food quality and safety.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and cook hot dishes such as grilled, sauté, fried and braised items according to recipes and plating standards
• Manage the hot station during service, coordinating timing with other kitchen stations
• Monitor food quality, temperature and presentation
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the hot station, including proper storage and rotation of ingredients
• Assist in training and mentoring junior kitchen staff on hot cooking techniques and food safety
• Follow food safety and hygiene regulations, including proper handling and storage of ingredients
• Communicate with the Head Chef and kitchen team to coordinate service flow
• Prepare mise en place and ensure ingredients and equipment are ready before service
• Contribute to menu development and suggest improvements to hot dishes
• Monitor inventory and report on stock levels

Required profile

• 1-2 years of professional culinary experience, with demonstrated expertise in hot station operations
• Previous experience in the hospitality industry
• Good English; additional languages are a plus
• Egyptian nationality is accepted

Required skills

• Hot cooking techniques: grilling, sauté, frying and braising
• Food safety, sanitation and hygiene standards
• Time management, multitasking and teamwork
• Operating kitchen equipment and tools
• Customising dishes to dietary requirements and following recipes precisely
• Physical stamina for long hours in a fast-paced kitchen
• Preferred: international cuisine experience, culinary training or apprenticeship, food costing and inventory management knowledge, leadership potential