Dubai Junior Sous Chef - Lead, Mentor & Kitchen Ops

AimGulf; Dubai; On-site; AED 280,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Kerzner seeks a seasoned Head Chef to oversee and maintain the highest standards of food quality and kitchen operations at its Dubai properties. You will lead the kitchen team in line with hotel standards and management objectives.

Based in Dubai on-site, you will work with the Executive Chef and Sous Chefs to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, drive cost controls, and develop staff talent.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Head Chef or senior kitchen leadership in luxury hotels or resorts.
• Strong command of English, with excellent communication and training skills.
• Deep knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and kitchen operations.
• Ability to manage costs, menus, and supplier relationships.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and maintain the highest standards of food quality and kitchen operations.
• Lead the kitchen team to ensure line with hotel standards and objectives.
• Work with Executive/Sous Chefs to meet health, safety and hygiene requirements.
• Set standards and recipes for the outlet; maintain a hands-on approach.
• Train, mentor and motivate junior chefs; support management in daily operations.
• Ensure targets for gross profit and staff turnover are achieved.
• Provide tasks to junior chefs and monitor completion; manage mood and relations.
• Communicate changes in banquet or organization information to shifts; ensure night coverage.

Skills

English proficiency

Team leadership

Food safety

Attention to detail

Operational excellence

Job description

Kerzner seeks a seasoned Head Chef to oversee and maintain the highest standards of food quality and kitchen operations at its Dubai properties. You will lead the kitchen team in line with hotel standards and management objectives.

Based in Dubai on-site, you will work with the Executive Chef and Sous Chefs to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, drive cost controls, and develop staff talent.