Junior Sous Chef

Kerzner International; Dubai; On-site; AED 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kerzner International in Dubai seeks an experienced Head of Kitchen to oversee food quality, kitchen operations, safety and hygiene in a luxury hotel setting. You will drive cost control, mentor chefs and ensure daily operations align with the brand's high standards.

You will collaborate with the Executive Chef and Sous Chef, set menus and recipes, and lead a motivated team to deliver exceptional guest experiences while maintaining compliance with all regulations.

Qualifications

• Fluency in spoken and written English.
• Accurate and efficient task execution.
• Ability to complete all assigned tasks.
• Flexible and resilient.
• Organized, disciplined, loyal.
• Friendly and approachable.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Willing to take personal responsibility for own performance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee high standards of kitchen quality and hygiene.
• Coordinate with Executive and Sous Chef on legislation and safety.
• Set standards and recipes for the outlet; hands-on leadership.
• Train and mentor junior chefs.
• Support management to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Monitor targets like gross profit and staff turnover.
• Assign tasks to junior chefs and ensure quality.
• Maintain good employee relations and motivate staff.
• Update the information board for events and changes.
• Ensure night shift coverage and proper handover.
• Enforce food safety systems.

Skills

English Proficiency

Task Accuracy

Flexibility

Organized

Team Player

Under Pressure

Accountable

Job description

Job Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Work Mode: On-site

Job Reference/ID: 21516

Job Description / Role:

To oversee and maintain the highest standards of food quality, kitchen operations, food safety, and hygiene while ensuring efficient cost control, team development, and smooth daily operations in line with the hotel’s standards and management objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensures the kitchen develop, provide, and maintain a standard of the particular cuisine of the highest order.
• Works with the Executive Chef and Sous Chef to ensure that the overall management of the kitchen meets with all legislation and that all processes are in place to ensure this, including health and safety and hygiene.
• Sets the standards and recipes for the particular outlet, always having a hands-on approach.
• Trains, mentors and motivates junior chefs.
• Supports the Management in a proactive way, ensuring a smooth successful running of the kitchen.
• Works with the Executive Chef and Sous Chef in ensuring that all targets for the kitchen as set by the Management are met, for example: Gross Profit and staff turnover.
• Gives tasks to junior chefs and check that they are carried out in the correct manner.
• Maintains good employee relations and motivate colleagues.
• Checks the main information board regarding changes in any banquet or other information regarding the organization.
• Makes sure night is covered and all information is passed on to the next shift
• Ensures food safety system is followed and monitored.

Skills Required:

• Good command of English language spoken & written
• Performs task accurately and efficiently
• Undertake all tasks completely
• Flexible
• Organized and disciplined, dedicated and loyal
• Friendly, pleasant and easy to be around
• Work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines
• Willing to take personal responsibility for own performance.

Employment / Job Type: Full Time

Nationality: UAE National (Emiratisation)

About the Company:

Dubai headquartered developer and operator of luxury resorts, hotels, and residences. Its portfolio includes Atlantis The Palm and Atlantis The Royal, the ultra luxury One and Only Resorts collection, and the wellness focused SIRO brand. Kerzner is known for destination resorts combining accommodation with waterparks, marine attractions, celebrity chef restaurants, and entertainment venues.

Company Industry: Hospitality

Department / Functional Area: Food and Beverage

Closing Date: Not mentioned (apply as soon as possible)