Banquets Junior Sous Chef | Luxury Event Kitchen

Ennismore; Dubai; On-site; AED 78,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Delano Dubai, part of Ennismore, seeks a passionate Junior Sous Chef – Banquets to join its culinary team on Bluewaters Island. You will help create memorable dining experiences for intimate celebrations and large events with meticulous preparation and confident execution.

Work closely with banquet leadership to guide junior chefs, ensure food safety and allergen management, and support menu development, stock control and cost targets.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience as a Junior Sous Chef or a Chef de Partie ready for the next step, ideally in luxury hotel banquet operations.
• Strong culinary skills with ability to deliver consistent quality across high-volume events.
• Banqueting production, buffet service, plated dining and live cooking stations understood.
• Ability to prioritise prep, coordinate workloads and stay calm during changes.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, preparation and delivery of food for banquets, meetings, weddings and events.
• Supervise kitchen sections to ensure flavour, presentation, portions and timely service.
• Lead kitchen operations in the absence of the Sous Chef as required.
• Coordinate with Banqueting Service team on timings, changes and guest requests.
• Assist with menu development, tastings and creative presentations for events.

Skills

Junior Sous Chef

Chef de Partie

Banquet operations

Culinary expertise

Food safety

Communication

Education

Culinary qualification (advantage)

Job description

Delano Dubai, part of Ennismore, seeks a passionate Junior Sous Chef – Banquets to join its culinary team on Bluewaters Island. You will help create memorable dining experiences for intimate celebrations and large events with meticulous preparation and confident execution.

Work closely with banquet leadership to guide junior chefs, ensure food safety and allergen management, and support menu development, stock control and cost targets.