Junior Culinary Lead — Fine Dining Prep & Plating

Accorhotel; Dubai; On-site; AED 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Swissôtel Al Murooj Dubai is seeking an experienced hotel kitchen professional to supervise an assigned station, ensure high quality production, and deliver courteous, efficient service in line with hotel standards.

You will be responsible for HACCP compliance, mise en place, food preparation and plating, maintaining cleanliness, and supporting cross-training across stations to meet guest expectations.

Qualifications

• College Graduate or equivalent Education from an accredited culinary institute or equivalent formal culinary training program
• Minimum one (1) year of professional kitchen experience in a fine dining or upscale hospitality establishment
• Demonstrated proficiency in food preparation, plating, and presentation standards
• Comprehensive knowledge of HACCP protocols and food safety regulations
• Proven ability to work independently and maintain strict adherence to established procedures and specifications
• Strong organizational and time management capabilities in a fast-paced kitchen environment
• Proficiency in operating standard commercial kitchen equipment and tools
• Ability to maintain composure and professional demeanor under demanding operational conditions

Responsibilities

• Follow HACCP guidelines and municipality regulations at all times
• Keep work area clean and organized; follow clean as you go policy
• Prepare and plate items promptly and accurately according to recipes
• Learn, test and sample world cuisines through hotel programs and self-driven study
• Maintain mise en place and handover SOPs for smooth service transitions
• Ensure food quality and presentation meets standard before serving
• Support cross-training and assist in other stations as directed by supervisors
• Assist stewards with daily cleaning tasks and proper storage of items

Skills

Kitchen experience

Food preparation

HACCP knowledge

Time management

Plating

Education

Culinary education

Tools

Braising pans

Ovens

Stoves

Grills

Microwaves

Fryers

Job description

Swissôtel Al Murooj Dubai is seeking an experienced hotel kitchen professional to supervise an assigned station, ensure high quality production, and deliver courteous, efficient service in line with hotel standards.

You will be responsible for HACCP compliance, mise en place, food preparation and plating, maintaining cleanliness, and supporting cross-training across stations to meet guest expectations.