Back-of-House Opportunities – Lifestyle

Sunset Hospitality Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 100,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunset Hospitality Group is seeking culinary professionals to join luxury restaurants, lifestyle dining concepts and nightlife venues in Dubai. Candidates with experience in Italian, Mediterranean, and Korean cuisines are welcome.

The role spans Robata and grill station duties across multiple levels, with emphasis on quality, hygiene, and team leadership. Ideal candidates bring experience from professional restaurants or hotels, are comfortable in fast-paced environments, and have solid

Qualifications

• Previous UAE or GCC experience is preferred.
• Culinary qualifications would be an advantage.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced and high-volume kitchen environments.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene, HACCP and correct food storage.
• Good teamwork, discipline and attention to detail.
• Available to work evenings, late nights, weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for an assigned section and ensure smooth preparation and service.
• Guide junior chefs while maintaining quality, consistency and hygiene standards.
• Prepare sushi rice, maki, nigiri, sashimi and related Japanese dishes.
• Maintain excellent knife skills, raw-fish handling and temperature-control standards.
• The level offered will depend on experience and technical ability.
• Prepare meats, seafood and vegetables using Robata, charcoal or other live-fire techniques.
• Maintain accurate cooking temperatures, timing, seasoning and presentation.
• Support the Chef de Partie in managing daily section preparation and service.
• Maintain food quality, stock levels, portion control and workstation organization.
• Follow approved recipes, portioning, presentation and food-safety standards.

Job description

Sunset Hospitality Group (SHG) is a leading multinational lifestyle hospitality group, with a wide portfolio encompassing Hotels & Resorts, Restaurants, Beach Clubs, Nightclubs, Fitness Centers, and more. SHG operates 112 properties across 27 countries, committed to delivering authentic and diverse hospitality experiences that bring people together around the world.

Role Overview

We are looking for passionate and skilled culinary professionals to join our portfolio of luxury restaurants, lifestyle dining concepts and high-energy nightlife venues in Dubai.

Our diverse culinary portfolio allows us to consider candidates with experience in:

• Italian and Mediterranean cuisine
• Korean cuisine and premium grilling

Open Positions

• Take responsibility for an assigned section and ensure smooth preparation and service.
• Guide junior chefs while maintaining quality, consistency and hygiene standards.
• Prepare sushi rice, maki, nigiri, sashimi and related Japanese dishes.
• Maintain excellent knife skills, raw-fish handling and temperature-control standards.
• The level offered will depend on experience and technical ability.

Robata and Grill Chef

• Prepare meats, seafood and vegetables using Robata, charcoal or other live-fire techniques.
• Maintain accurate cooking temperatures, timing, seasoning and presentation.
• The level offered will depend on experience and technical ability.
• Support the Chef de Partie in managing daily section preparation and service.
• Maintain food quality, stock levels, portion control and workstation organization.
• Support daily preparation, mise en place and service within the assigned section.
• Follow approved recipes, portioning, presentation and food-safety standards.
• Positions are available across Commis 1, 2 and 3 levels.
• Assist with sushi rice, maki, nigiri, sashimi, garnishes and Japanese mise en place.
• Handle seafood safely while maintaining hygiene and temperature-control standards.
• Positions are available across Commis 1, 2 and 3 levels.
• Assist with preparing desserts, pastries, breads, creams and garnishes.
• Maintain consistency, accurate measurements and excellent presentation.
• Positions are available across Commis 1, 2 and 3 levels.
• Maintain the cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment, utensils and work areas.
• Support waste handling, dishwashing and hygiene procedures.

Ideal Candidates

• Previous experience in a professional restaurant, hotel, beach club or nightlife venue.
• Relevant cuisine and section experience for the position being applied for.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced and high-volume kitchen environments.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene, HACCP and correct food storage.
• Good teamwork, discipline and attention to detail.
• Previous UAE or GCC experience is preferred.
• Culinary qualifications would be an advantage.
• Available to work evenings, late nights, weekends and public holidays.