Culinary Team Lead: Fast-Paced Kitchen & Cost Control

Majid Al Futtaim; Dubai; On-site; AED 167,000 - 257,000; Full time

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Job summary

Majid Al Futtaim Holding in Dubai is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to manage kitchen operations at our cinema site. You will lead the culinary team, control food cost, ensure safety, and maintain VOX quality standards while delivering outstanding guest experiences.

This role requires leadership, strong communication, and a track record in high-volume hospitality within the Middle East. You will train staff, adapt menus for dietary needs, and drive continuous improvement in operations.

Qualifications

• Sous Chef or similar culinary role experience.
• 3–5 years in a Middle East-based operation.
• 5-star hotel or high-volume hospitality experience preferred.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage kitchen operations, costs, inventory and waste.
• Proficient in MS Office and inventory systems.
• Problem-solving mindset with process-improvement capability.
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines in fast-paced setting.
• Willing to work shifts, weekends and public holidays.
• HACCP certification (preferred).
• Professional chef or culinary training program completed (min 1 year).

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, develop, and manage the performance of all culinary team members.
• Maintain positive team morale and foster a collaborative kitchen environment.
• Participate in weekly meetings with the Executive Chef to review business performance, customer feedback, and operational plans.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards at all times.
• Oversee smooth daily kitchen operations while maintaining VOX quality standards.
• Monitor food storage, stock levels, MEP requirements, and FIFO inventory rotation procedures.
• Ensure all team members maintain required personal hygiene and grooming standards.
• Maintain kitchen logbooks, outlining daily duties, preparation requirements, operational updates, and training plans.
• Adapt menu items and provide suitable alternatives to accommodate guest dietary requirements.
• Optimize food preparation processes to maximize yield, minimize waste, and achieve food cost targets.
• Maintain strong product knowledge, including ingredients, dietary information, cooking techniques, and plating standards.
• Train and coach kitchen teams to ensure consistent quality and operational excellence.
• Support menu development initiatives and contribute to continuous improvement of kitchen operations.
• Ensure compliance with all VOX Cinemas and Majid Al Futtaim operational, health, and safety policies.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Communication

Food safety knowledge

Education

Culinary training program (1 year minimum)

HACCP certification (preferred)

Tools

MS Office

Inventory management systems

Job description

Majid Al Futtaim Holding in Dubai is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to manage kitchen operations at our cinema site. You will lead the culinary team, control food cost, ensure safety, and maintain VOX quality standards while delivering outstanding guest experiences.

This role requires leadership, strong communication, and a track record in high-volume hospitality within the Middle East. You will train staff, adapt menus for dietary needs, and drive continuous improvement in operations.