Jr. Sous Chef

The Arts Club; Dubai; On-site; AED 100,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

The Arts Club Dubai, located in DIFC, is seeking a talented Jr. Sous Chef to lead the assigned kitchen section in line with the outlet’s concept and standards.

The candidate will have 3-4 years in luxury hotels or fine dining, strong knowledge of Japanese cuisine (Maki, Nigiri, Sashimi), and excellent English. Join a creative team and contribute to delivering high-quality food while maintaining cost controls and supporting the club's exceptional service.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-4 years’ experience in same or similar role in luxury hotels or fine dining restaurant.
• Internationally recognized professional certification.
• Good level of English.
• Very good knowledge of Japanese cuisine.
• Experience in section preparation and service of Maki, Nigiri and Sashimi.
• Have strong organisational and time management skills with a high degree of flexibility.
• Excellent team management, communication and listening skills.
• Demonstrate integrity in all dealings and maintain high level of confidentiality.
• Ability to work long shifts and stand for the extended period of time.

Responsibilities

• Undertake food preparation and cooking on day to day basis in a kitchen section directed by the Head Chef or Sous Chef, and monitor closely the mise-en-place requirements for the station to ensure that is ready for service
• Maintain all items at a sufficient level to ensure an uninterrupted flow of food during the service period, using FIFO, whilst controlling food quality, consistency, presentation and taste
• Ensure kitchen and food preparation areas are entirely clean when left unattended
• Follow the rules set and/or by law regarding hygiene, stock rotation, dating, storage, temperature control of refrigerators, pest control, reporting of faulty equipment, reporting of notifiable diseases, reporting of absenteeism be it due to sickness or otherwise
• Help to prevent waste of food and over-production to mise-en-place, and keep food order from store or supplies to a minimum
• Monitor the daily work assigned to colleagues and ensure that given guidelines are followed, and the necessary corrective measures have been taken if necessary

Skills

English proficiency

Time management

Team leadership

Flexibility

Education

Internationally recognized professional certification

Job description

About Us

The Arts Club Dubai will be perfectly located in the heart of the DIFC, set over four floors and totalling 65,000 square feet, in the brand new ICD Brookfield Place development designed by Foster + Partners.

The Arts Club Dubai will be perfectly located in the heart of the DIFC, set over four floors and totalling 65,000 square feet, in the brand new ICD Brookfield Place development designed by Foster + Partners.

It will be the first international outpost of the celebrated and historical private members’ club, established in 1863 in Mayfair, London. The Club’s brand new membership will form an exciting new community of like-minded, diverse and dynamic people, all hailing from different cultures and sectors, from the region and further afield.

A lifestyle for its members

The Club will provide its members with a home away from home: a sanctuary for those seeking comfort, hospitality and elegance, with a level of quality, service and attention to detail that will leave them wanting for nothing.

It will also be an office away from the office

Members seeking a more relaxed environment in which to conduct business can do so at ease, either in a social and convivial setting or in a more private and secluded space.

The Arts Club Dubai unveils an amazing opportunity for a talented artisan to join our passionate and creative team.

Jr. Sous Chef will manage the assigned kitchen section as part of the outlet in line with the outlet’s operating concept and set performance standards ensuring maximum members satisfaction. He/she will consistently ensure the highest quality of all the food served whilst controlling cost to maximise the gross profit percentage and helping to ensure financial success of the outlet.

What Will You Do

Your main duties and responsibilities are:

• Undertake food preparation and cooking on day to day basis in a kitchen section directed by the Head Chef or Sous Chef, and monitor closely the mise-en-place requirements for the station to ensure that is ready for service
• Maintain all items at a sufficient level to ensure an uninterrupted flow of food during the service period, using FIFO, whilst controlling food quality, consistency, presentation and taste
• Ensure kitchen and food preparation areas are entirely clean when left unattended
• Follow the rules set and/or by law regarding hygiene, stock rotation, dating, storage, temperature control of refrigerators, pest control, reporting of faulty equipment, reporting of notifiable diseases, reporting of absenteeism be it due to sickness or otherwise
• Help to prevent waste of food and over-production to mise-en-place, and keep food order from store or supplies to a minimum
• Monitor the daily work assigned to colleagues and ensure that given guidelines are followed, and the necessary corrective measures have been taken if necessary

What We Are Looking For

The successful candidate will have the following experience and skills:

• Minimum 3-4 years’ experience in same or similar role in luxury hotels or fine dining restaurant
• Internationally recognized professional certification
• Good level of English
• Very good knowledge of Japanese cuisine
• Experience in section preparation and service of Maki, Nigiri and Sashimi
• Have strong organisational and time management skills with a high degree of flexibility
• Excellent team management, communication and listening skills
• Demonstrate integrity in all dealings and maintain high level of confidentiality
• Ability to work long shifts and stand for the extended period of time

The Benefits

The Arts Club Dubai is offering a competitive and attractive remuneration and benefits package.