Italian Chef - Sous Chef

1st-jobs.com; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

1st-jobs.com seeks an experienced Italian Chef in Abu Dhabi to organize kitchen activities for a private company. You’ll lead the kitchen, create and inspect dishes, and ensure high quality before service.

You will hire, train, and supervise staff, oversee payroll and attendance, and ensure compliance with safety and sanitation regulations while delivering culinary excellence.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Italian Chef and in Italian restaurants.
• Experience leading kitchen staff and managing floor operations.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• Familiarity with kitchen software and POS systems.

Responsibilities

• Control and direct food preparation and related activities.
• Develop menus with new culinary creations.
• Approve dishes before serving to customers.
• Plan equipment and ingredient orders to prevent shortages.
• Hire, train, and supervise kitchen staff.
• Monitor payroll and attendance records.
• Ensure compliance with nutrition and sanitation standards.

Skills

Kitchen management

Leadership

Communication

Culinary trends

Health and safety training

Education

Degree in Culinary science or related certificate

Tools

MS Office

Restaurant management software

POS

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