Executive Sous Chef

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

Job summary

A leading hospitality company is seeking an Executive Sous Chef in Dubai to contribute to menu creation and train the kitchen brigade. This role requires strong supervisory skills and experience in Arabic/Mediterranean cuisine. You will ensure food quality, manage cost controls, and support brand standards while providing exceptional guest experiences. The position entails varied shifts and a passion for creativity in the kitchen is essential. Join a team dedicated to excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience in various kitchen operations including restaurant buffet banquet lounge.
• Ability to work a variety of shifts including weekends, days, afternoons and evenings.
• Approaches food in a creative way.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to menu creation.
• Manage and train the kitchen brigade effectively.
• Ensure consistency in quality of dishes at all times.
• Assist the Executive Chef in managing customer relations.
• Ensure resources meet business needs through effective management of working rotas.
• Support brand standards through team training and assessment.
• Manage food cost controls to contribute to revenue.
• Ensure compliance with food hygiene and Health and Safety standards.

Skills

Strong Seasoned Sous / Executive Sous Chef Experience

Native experience and knowledge of Arabic / Mediterranean cuisine

Strong supervisory skills

Good communication skills

Committed to delivering a high level of customer service

Excellent grooming standards

Excellent planning and organising skills

Strong administration skills

Team player

Positive attitude

Education

Relevant qualifications for role

Job description

Overview

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
• Positive attitude
• Team player
• Good communication skills
• Committed to delivering a high level of customer service
• Excellent grooming standards
• Excellent planning and organising skills
• Strong administration skills

Additional capabilities

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

• Relevant qualifications for role
• 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!

EOE/AA/Disabled/Veterans

Required Experience:

IC