Hotel Sous Chef - Boutique Luxury Property!

COREcruitment; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

COREcruitment Ltd is seeking a Sous Chef to join a boutique luxury property in the UAE, delivering exceptional culinary experiences in an intimate, high-end environment.

The ideal candidate will have strong five-star hotel background, leadership skills, and a passion for quality ingredients and presentation, with experience in cost control, HACCP and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef within a five-star luxury hotel is essential.
• UAE hospitality experience is highly desirable.
• Strong culinary skills, attention to detail and a passion for quality ingredients and presentation.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop a professional kitchen team.
• Sound understanding of food costing, stock control, budgeting and kitchen financials.
• Good working knowledge of hotel operating systems and platforms, with the ability to navigate hotel procedures, reporting and operational workflows.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, food safety and hygiene standards.
• A hands-on, organised and adaptable approach, with the ability to thrive in a boutique hotel environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations with the Executive Chef.
• Lead and develop the brigade to maintain high culinary standards.
• Ensure efficient kitchen performance across all food operations and menu execution.
• Maintain cost control, food safety and guest satisfaction.

Skills

Five-star luxury hotel experience

Leadership

Food safety HACCP

Menu planning/development

Cost control and budgeting

Job description

Job description

Hotel Sous Chef – Boutique Luxury Property!

UAE | Luxury Hospitality

An exciting opportunity exists for an accomplished Sous Chef to join a distinctive boutique hotel, delivering exceptional culinary experiences within an intimate, high-end hospitality environment.

We are seeking a passionate and hands-on culinary professional with a strong five-star hotel background, proven leadership ability and a genuine commitment to quality, consistency and guest satisfaction.

The Role

Working closely with the Executive Chef, you will oversee daily kitchen operations, maintain exceptional culinary standards, lead and develop the brigade, and ensure efficient kitchen performance across all food operations. You will play a key role in menu execution, cost control, food safety and delivering a consistently outstanding guest experience.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef within a five-star luxury hotel is essential.
• UAE hospitality experience is highly desirable.
• Strong culinary skills, attention to detail and a passion for quality ingredients and presentation.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop a professional kitchen team.
• Sound understanding of food costing, stock control, budgeting and kitchen financials.
• Good working knowledge of hotel operating systems and platforms, with the ability to navigate hotel procedures, reporting and operational workflows.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, food safety and hygiene standards.
• A hands-on, organised and adaptable approach, with the ability to thrive in a boutique hotel environment.

The Opportunity

An excellent opportunity to join a refined hospitality operation where culinary quality, personalised service and attention to detail are at the heart of the guest experience.

If you are a talented Sous Chef with the right luxury hotel experience and are looking for your next opportunity in the UAE, we would love to hear from you.