Italian Chef - Sous Chef

1st-jobs.com; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading culinary recruitment platform is seeking an experienced Italian Chef for a private company in Abu Dhabi. The Chef will oversee all kitchen activities, manage kitchen staff, approve dishes, and ensure high culinary standards. Candidates must have proven experience in Italian cuisine and possess strong leadership skills. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead in a vibrant kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Italian Chef.
• Experience working in an Italian restaurant is a must.
• Exceptional ability in kitchen management.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Control and direct the food preparation process.
• Construct menus ensuring variety and quality.
• Approve and polish dishes before delivery.
• Hire, manage, and train kitchen staff.

Skills

Kitchen Management

Communication

Leadership

Culinary Trends Knowledge

Education

Degree in Culinary Science or related certificate

Tools

MS Office

Restaurant Management Software

POS Systems

Job description

We are looking for an experienced and qualified ItalianChef to organize the kitchen activities for our client's private company in Abu Dhabi.

You will be the first in command in the facilities and will create and inspect dishes before they arrive at the customers ensuring high quality and contentment.

Responsibilities:

• Control and direct the food preparation process and any other relative activities
• Construct menus with new or existing culinary creations ensuring the variety and quality of the servings
• Approve and polish dishes before they reach the customer
• Plan orders of equipment or ingredients according to identified shortages
• Arrange for repairs when necessary
• Remedy any problems or defects
• Be fully in charge of hiring, managing, and training kitchen staff
• Oversee the work of subordinates
• Estimate staffs workload and compensation
• Maintain records of payroll and attendance
• Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards
• Foster a climate of cooperation and respect between co-workers

Requirements:

• Proven experience as an Italian Chef
• Must have experience working in an Italian restaurant
• Exceptional proven ability in kitchen management
• Ability in dividing responsibilities and monitoring progress
• Outstanding communication and leadership skills
• Up-to-date with culinary trends and optimized kitchen processes
• Good understanding of useful computer programs (MS Office, restaurant management software, POS)
• Credentials in health and safety training
• Degree in Culinary science or related certificate