Executive Sous Chef

Kendrick Recruitment; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Kendrick Recruitment seeks an Executive Sous Chef for a luxury private property in Dubai. This prestigious opportunity demands a highly skilled culinary professional with expertise in various international cuisines and a passion for excellence. The role includes leading a culinary team, maintaining high standards, and experimenting with new ingredients. Attractive package includes accommodation, health insurance, a flight allowance, and generous annual leave.

Benefits

Live-out accommodation provided

Health insurance

One economy return flight per annum

Unlimited contract

30 days of paid annual leave

Qualifications

• Requires private chef experience in a VVIP household.
• 5 years experience in a 5-star restaurant or luxury hotel.
• Proven experience managing large culinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the highest standards across all kitchen disciplines.
• Lead and mentor junior staff.
• Collaborative menu and recipe development based on seasonal produce.

Skills

Leadership

Creativity in food presentation

Attention to detail

Proficiency in HACCP

Extensive knowledge of international cuisines

Advanced expertise in cooking

Education

4-year culinary degree or equivalent formal culinary training

Level 3 Food Hygiene & Safety

Level 2 Allergy Awareness certification

Level 2 HACCP certification

Safe Chemical Handling certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Executive Sous Chef Private Property Dubai
Salary: Negotiable DOE Live-In Accommodation Provided

Kendrick Recruitment is now seeking an Executive Sous Chef for an exclusive private property in Dubai. This prestigious opportunity is ideal for a highly skilled and driven culinary professional with a passion for excellence innovation and leadership within a royal-standard kitchen.

Purpose of the Position:
The Executive Sous Chef must demonstrate a broad knowledge of multi-cultural cuisines including Mediterranean (Spanish French Italian Greek) British American Australian Middle Eastern and Asian. This role requires a professional with a passion for food experimentation with new ingredients and dishes and an eagerness to lead and mentor junior staff. As second-in-command the Executive Sous Chef plays a critical role in maintaining the highest standards across all kitchen disciplines.

Qualifications Certifications and Licences:

• 2 4-year culinary degree or equivalent formal culinary training
  

• Level 3 Food Hygiene & Safety (Supervisors)
  

• Level 2 Allergy Awareness
  

• Level 2 HACCP
  

• Safe Chemical Handling certification
  

Experience Required:

• Private chef experience in a VVIP household (mandatory)
  

• 5 years experience in a 5-star restaurant or luxury hotel
  

• Proven experience managing large culinary teams
  

• Previous international living and working experience
  

Key Skills and Knowledge:

• Extensive knowledge of international cuisines
  

• Advanced expertise in Western and Middle Eastern cooking
  

• Solid understanding of culinary philosophies and principles
  

• Skilled in advanced menu planning across multiple kitchen sections
  

• Experience briefing service teams and distributing menus
  

• Strong creativity in food presentation
  

• Attention to detail with rigorous quality control standards
  

• Proficient in HACCP implementation and training
  

• Effective supervision of cooks and food preparation staff
  

• Management of all kitchen resources including raw ingredients and PPE
  

• Inspection of equipment and work areas to maintain operational standards
  

• Expertise in decorative food presentation for events and functions
  

• Maintenance of detailed records (recipes guest preferences etc.)
  

• Collaborative menu and recipe development based on seasonal produce
  

• Staff training in standard operating procedures and new culinary techniques
  

• Oversight of equipment procurement and maintenance
  

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office for kitchen operations
  

Package Includes:

• Live-out accommodation 1-bedroom furnished apartment provided by the company
  

• Health insurance
  

• One economy return flight per annum
  

• Unlimited contract
  

• 30 days of paid annual leave
  

To apply for this role candidates should demonstrate exceptional culinary ability proven leadership and a strong desire to operate at the highest level in a luxury private environment.