Junior Sous Chef

AccorHotels Middle East; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company in Abu Dhabi seeks a Junior Sous Chef to oversee kitchen operations and ensure food quality. The successful candidate will manage kitchen staff, introduce new concepts, and create unique dishes in a vibrant environment. Applicants should have at least 2 years of experience in a similar role and a passion for culinary arts. This position offers the opportunity to work in a diverse team and grow within a successful hospitality brand.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional growth

Diversity and inclusion commitment

Creative culinary environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years in a similar position or Chef De Partie experience.
• Understanding of various cooking methods and ingredients.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, diverse team environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations and staff management.
• Supervise food production and maintain quality.
• Train and develop kitchen staff and create new menus.

Skills

Cooking methods knowledge

Team management

Creativity

Communication

Multi-tasking

Education

Professional Studies / Degree in Culinary Arts Management or Culinary Science

Job description

Overview

Novotel & Ibis Abu Dhabi Gate Hotels

"Why work for Accor? We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities. By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit https://careers.accor.com/"

Do what you love, care for the world, dare to challenge the status quo! #BELIMITLESS

Job Description

• As a Junior Sous Chef, you will report to the Executive Chef, lead your assigned Kitchen operations to include supervising food production and preparation ensuring quality and consistency.
• Efficient daily functioning of the Main Kitchen and working closely with the Executive Chef in all aspects of Kitchen management and leading the teams.
• Implementing new concepts, introducing new menus and standardized recipes, and ensuring quality, consistency and hygiene both for products and equipment.
• Execute controls, train and develop kitchen staff including coaching, daily functioning, and maintain efficient Kitchen Operations in assigned Kitchen.
• Showcase your unique personality, creativity and skills in any food you cook and create a memorable experience with your food.
• Assist with daily management of Kitchen staff and operations.
• Consistently offer professional, friendly and proactive guest service while supporting fellow colleagues.
• Manage all Kitchens in the absence of the Executive Chef.
• Exercise good judgment and intuition to anticipating the needs of the team, co-workers and guests.
• Be empowered to lead morning/evening operations and address feedback from external guests and Food & Beverage service team.

Qualifications

• Your experience and skills include:
• A minimum of 2 years of previous similar position or Chef De Partie or Kitchen leadership experience or similar position.
• Understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures. A love of all things culinary and the inherent desire to create unique delicious dishes and build a talented professional team.
• A positive, can-do attitude and an ability to multi-task in a fast paced, exciting environment while working alongside a diverse group of colleagues.
• Skilled in communicating with fellow team members with a polished appearance and a poised demeanor. Ability to naturally engage with anybody and show empathy; have genuine care and concern for both the well-being of our guests and fellow team members.
• A desire to learn and grow in a professional, fun and chic environment!
• A Professional Studies / Degree in Culinary Arts Management or Culinary Science a plus.

Additional Information

Additional Language is an added advantage.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit https://careers.accor.com/ Do what you love, care for the world, dare to challenge the status quo! #BELIMITLESS