Executive Sous Chef

Hilton Worldwide, Inc.; Business Bay; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global hospitality leader in Dubai seeks an Executive Sous Chef to lead culinary operations. Responsibilities include menu creation, managing the kitchen brigade, and ensuring high-quality dish consistency. The ideal candidate has strong experience in Arabic and Mediterranean cuisine, excellent supervisory skills, and a commitment to customer service. This is an opportunity to contribute to a brand dedicated to exceptional guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Native experience and knowledge of Arabic and Mediterranean cuisines.
• Ability to work a variety of shifts including weekends and evenings.
• Team player committed to high customer service standards.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to menu creation and manage food cost controls.
• Train and manage the kitchen brigade effectively.
• Ensure consistency in dish quality and compliance with hygiene standards.

Skills

Strong Seasoned Sous / Executive Sous Chef Experience

Native experience and knowledge of Arabic / Mediterranean cuisine

Experiences in various kitchen operations

Strong supervisory skills

Excellent planning and organizing skills

Committed to delivering a high level of customer service

Job description

Job Description - Executive Sous Chef with native experience of Arabic and Mediterranean cuisines (HOT0C91W)

Job Description

Job Number:

HOT0C91W

Work Locations

Embassy Suites by Hilton Dubai Business Bay Al Abraj Street, Business Bay Dubai

An Executive Sous Chef is responsible for contributing to menu creation and managing and training the kitchen brigade to deliver an excellent Guest and Member experience while managing food cost controls.

What will I be doing?

As Executive Sous Chef, you are responsible for contributing to menu creation and managing and training the kitchen brigade to deliver an excellent Guest experience. An Executive Sous Chef will also be required to manage food cost controls. Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Contribute to menu creation
• Manage and train the kitchen brigade effectively to ensure a well-organised and motivated team
• Ensure consistency in quality of dishes at all times
• Assist the Executive Chef in managing customer relations when necessary
• Be present in hotel leadership meetings in the absence of the Executive Chef
• Ensure resources meet business needs through the effective management of working rotas
• Support brand standards through the training and assessment of your team
• Manage food cost controls to contribute to Food and Beverage revenue
• Knowledge of activities in other departments and implications
• Ensure compliance with food hygiene and Health and Safety standards

What are we looking for?

An Executive Sous Chef serving Hilton brands that is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow:

• Strong Seasoned Sous / Executive Sous Chef Experience
• Native experience and knowledge of Arabic / Mediterranean cuisine
• Experiences in various kitchen operations including restaurant, buffet, banquet, lounge
• Approaches food in a creative way
• Strong supervisory skills
• Team player
• Committed to delivering a high level of customer service
• Excellent planning and organising skills

It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:

• Ability to work a variety of shifts including weekends, days, afternoons and evenings

What will it be like to work for Hilton?

Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travellers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Our vision “to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality” unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!