InterContinental resort by IHG group
InterContinental Hotels Group is one of the most popular hotel chains across the world. It has a long history over the decades. orginally as a IHG brand, it was named in 2003, and ever since then, the company has had a massive growth in the hotel industry. In England, the headquarters were started, and now the United Kingdom, the Gulf region, and the Asian region are also covered by IHG. The reason that the IHG brand has become an iconic hotel is because of its hospitality service, luxury lifestyle experiences, and premium facilities, including Food and beverage.
Across the globe, nearly 6000 hotels are operated by IHG, and it provides over 1 million guest rooms. Some of the signature hotels within this organisation are Regent Hotel, Kimpton Hotel, and many more. Especially within the Gulf countries, Voco, Staybridge Suites, Holiday Inn, Crown plaza are some of the popular luxury hotels.
Right now, Intercontinental Ras Al Khaima resort and spar looking for a sushi chef to fill their position. This is not just a position-filling or paycheck job. This opportunity will bring you a lot of value to add to your culinary career. 5-star luxury kitchen experience, especially the authentic Japanese food kitchen, and working under a global brand of IHG hotels, adds advantages to your resume.
Shushi Chef Position
A position at the IHG Group Intercontinental as a sushi chef plays a major role in the authentic Japanese kitchen. This is a part of Japanese culture. This position requires a highly skilled expert to prepare authentic Japanese dishes, knowing that every ingredient, portion, and presentation capability by following food and safety methods and the IHG kitchen standards.
- On day-to-day responsibilities, you will be in charge of portioning and preparing the seafood items according to the hotel’s high-quality standards. Preparation of gunkan,gemaki, uramaki, sashimi, sushi rolls ect will be on your daily checklist.
- Maintain the quality and freshness of the seafood. Follow the temperature levels according to the international standards; following the hygiene methods plays a vital part here.
- Prepare the sushi rice according to the menu standards and follow the quality consistently by cooking it at the correct temperature, seasoning the rice without fail, and maintaining the texture all day long throughout the dining service.
- Preparing a large amount of maki rolls,chirasi bowls,shashimi and ect for the buffet service and special event for hotel outlets.
- Prepare the garnishes, sauces, and ingredients. Mise en place will be your major part at the beginning of every shift. Additionally, keep the sushi station area clean and sanitized always.
- Assist the storekeeper if needed when the goods arrive from the deliveries and organize them in the store according to the right temperature.
- Stock reordering, following FIFO methods and minimizing wastages by following par levels.
- Set up the banquet or hotel restaurant live action sushi set up and prepare sushi on the spot for the guest with presentable manner.
- Assist the kitchen staff, including the Chef de parite, sous chef, and head chef, whenever required to help during peak hours.
Ras Al Khaima Intercontinental Resort and Spa isn’t just a hotel. It has wedding banquets, special events, and promotions. So, as a sushi chef, one of your responsibilities is to adapt to the working nature. You are continually working in the kitchen, but suddenly you might be assigned to the live active table or preparing a massive sushi order for a banquet. These are always unexpected, but as a sushi chef at Intercontinental, you must be prepared to face these challenges.
Required Qualifications
Basically, a suitable sushi chef must complete the following qualifications:
- Broad knowledge of preparing and making sushi, sauces, seasonings, ingredients, cooking methods, flavouring, including skills in knife and fish cutting, preparation of rice, and the authentic Japanese plated presentation.
- Minimum 2-3 years of solid working experience in high volume shushi restaurent orJapanese restaurantt at a 5-star hotel.
- Being a certified sushi maker or having a relevant experience certificate of knife techniques, omakase training, and dashi preparations.
- Capability to work with minimal supervision and handle the high-volume pressure during weekends, public holidays, and the season.
- Following the food preparation and HACCP standards.
- Intermediate speaking English plus understanding Japanese is an advantage.
- Willing to work on flexible rotational shifts.
- A Good team player to work with different cultures in the kitchen.
Intercontinental sushi chef routine
Basically, in short, you will receive fresh seafood from the suppliers. Before accepting the seafood stocks, chefs have the responsibility to check the quality of the seafood. The color, the temperature, and the freshness. After the inspection, the duty in the kitchen will start to remove skin, separate organs and bones, etc., cut the seafood according to the Japanese standard, and store it at the right temperature. Meanwhile, you will do mise en place, vegetable preparations, seasonings, make sauces, and prepare the sushi rice. These are the backbone of the day. Must be very careful when it comes to sushi rice preparation with seasoning and pickling. When lunch time arrives, the room service orders and restaurant à la carte orders will ring. Once the brunch and lunch rush is done in the evening, prepare for the next day, restock, and portion items. request which are running low and regularly cleaning stations and equipment are a must. Aside from that, you will have to perform special weekends in live action at the hotel restaurant, plus there’s a banquet event; you have to be prepared for a bulk creation of sushi according to the guests’ requests. These are typically includes of a sushi chefs day to day tast every single day.
Compensation package and benefits
- Monthly tax-free salary will be 4000 AED, excluding overtime for extra hours or public holiday compensations.
- Provides comfortable sharing accomdation free.
- One duty meal
- Free transportation from work to accommodation, back-to-back.
- Medical insurance provides.
- 30 days of annual leave with two return air tickets.
- Staff discounts at IHG hotels for dining and stays.
- Great career growth opportunity and year-end increments.
- Uniform and laundry service by the company.
Why choose Intercontinental Ras al Khaima
Ras Al Khaima, if you are new, you may not be familiar with this city’s name. But Ras Al Khaima is one of the most famous resorts located with a beach view. its an rapid growing tourist attraction in the UAE. One of the largest hotel chains, which means IHG intercontinental has located at Ras Al Khaimah beachfront. This hotel and resort has occupancy of around 300 rooms,asian and Japanese restaurants, a gym and pool, a bar area, and many more included which will provide a 5-star class hotel experience. Working as a sushi chef under an IHG-operated hotel is a significant opportunity to grow your career. The company loyalty programs, staff hotel discounts, and many more benefits are provided by IHG Hotels to its employees. And that’s why that brand has become globally recognized.
Join the IHG Family
Once you have finished reading the above details and requirements, please submit your updated resume to the career page mentioned below. please not that your resume should not exceed 2 pages. Make sure it has a professional recent photograph and relevant recent experience included as well.
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