Italian Cuisine Sous Chef — Lead, Craft & Elevate Menus

AccorHotel; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company is seeking a talented Sous Chef with a strong background in authentic Italian cuisine to enhance our culinary operations. The ideal candidate will bring cultural authenticity and creativity, embodying the spirit of Italian cooking. Responsibilities include assisting in kitchen operations, supervising staff, developing seasonal menus, and ensuring high-quality food preparation. This full-time role is based in Abu Dhabi, with a focus on maintaining kitchen hygiene and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of traditional and contemporary Italian cuisine.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team-oriented environment.
• Italian national preferred to support cultural authenticity in the culinary experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Chef de Cuisine in overseeing the day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Prepare and present dishes in line with traditional and modern Italian standards.
• Supervise and train kitchen staff to ensure high-quality food preparation.
• Monitor kitchen hygiene, sanitation, and food safety procedures.
• Contribute to the development of seasonal Italian menus.
• Ensure consistent quality, taste, and presentation of all dishes.
• Manage kitchen inventory, food cost control, and waste reduction.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and well-functioning kitchen environment.

Skills

Traditional and contemporary Italian cuisine

Leadership

Communication

Ability to work in fast-paced environments

Job description

A leading hospitality company is seeking a talented Sous Chef with a strong background in authentic Italian cuisine to enhance our culinary operations. The ideal candidate will bring cultural authenticity and creativity, embodying the spirit of Italian cooking. Responsibilities include assisting in kitchen operations, supervising staff, developing seasonal menus, and ensuring high-quality food preparation. This full-time role is based in Abu Dhabi, with a focus on maintaining kitchen hygiene and safety standards.