Grill & BBQ Sous Chef

1ST-JOBS.COM; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 201,000 - 335,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Annual leave

Flight allowance

Competitive salary

Job summary

1st-jobs.com is recruiting an experienced Grill & BBQ Sous Chef for a luxury client in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The role focuses on live-fire grilling, artisanal smoking, and premium meat preparation to maintain exceptional dining standards.

You will assist the Executive Chef, lead high-volume grilling operations, supervise kitchen staff, and ensure strict safety and hygiene. A monthly salary of AED 18,000 to 30,000 plus medical insurance and annual flight allowance are offered.

Qualifications

• Extensive sous chef experience in BBQ, smoked meats, and live-fire setups in premium dining.
• Mastery of wood/charcoal smoking, meat butchery, and sausage craft.
• Strong leadership and kitchen management skills.
• Fluent spoken English to lead team effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist Executive Chef in daily kitchen operations and grill department management.
• Lead high-volume live-fire grilling, smoking, curing, and specialty cuts.
• Direct house-made sausage production and flavor profiling.
• Supervise staff, plan prep schedules, inventory, and portions.
• Uphold food safety, hygiene, and equipment maintenance.

Skills

BBQ specialization

Live-fire grilling

Wood/charcoal smoking

Meat butchery

Sausage craft

Leadership

Kitchen management

English (spoken)

Job description

1st-jobs.com is currently recruiting an experienced Grill & BBQ Sous Chef on behalf of a luxury culinary client in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

We are seeking a senior culinary professional specializing in live-fire grilling, artisanal smoking, and meat preparation to help manage kitchen operations and maintain exceptional dining standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Executive Chef in overseeing daily kitchen operations, station workflows, and grill department management.
• Lead and execute high-volume live-fire grilling, meat smoking, curing, and specialty cuts preparation.
• Direct house-made sausage production, flavor profiling, and precise temperature controls.
• Supervise kitchen staff, manage food prep schedules, inventory, and portion control.
• Maintain rigorous standards of food safety, kitchen hygiene, sanitization, and equipment maintenance.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Extensive experience as a Sous Chef specializing in BBQ, smoked meats, and live-fire grill setups within premium dining or high-end steakhouses.
• Demonstrated mastery of wood/charcoal smoking techniques, meat butchery, and sausage craft.
• Strong leadership, kitchen management, and operational organizational skills.
• Good command of spoken English to lead team operations effectively.

Benefits & Compensation:

• Monthly salary range: AED 18,000.00 – AED 30,000.00 (commensurate with experience).
• Comprehensive medical insurance coverage.
• Paid annual leave and biennial flight allowance as per company policy.