Junior Sous Chef

The Food and Beverage Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading culinary group in Dubai seeks a Junior Sous Chef to support kitchen leadership by supervising sections and ensuring smooth service delivery. The ideal candidate will have over 4 years of experience as a CDP or similar role, showcasing strong operational awareness and leadership potential. Responsibilities include supervising kitchen sections, ensuring food safety standards, and mentoring junior team members. This full-time position offers an opportunity to step into leadership roles during busy service periods.

Qualifications

• 4+ years’ experience as CDP or similar.
• Strong operational awareness and leadership potential.
• Experience supervising kitchen sections during service is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Supervise kitchen sections during service.
• Ensure correct preparation, storage, and labelling of food.
• Support training and guidance of CDPs and Commis.
• Maintain hygiene and safety standards.
• Step into leadership roles during busy service periods.

Skills

Supervision

Operational awareness

Leadership potential

Hygiene compliance

Job description

Overview

The Junior Sous Chef supports kitchen leadership by supervising sections, maintaining standards, and ensuring smooth service delivery. This role bridges execution and supervision, supporting both quality and discipline in the kitchen.

Details

• Location: UAE
• Reports to: Sous Chef / Head Chef
• Department: Culinary Operations
• Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

• Supervise kitchen sections during service.
• Ensure correct preparation, storage, and labelling of food.
• Support training and guidance of CDPs and Commis.
• Maintain hygiene and safety standards.
• Step into leadership roles during busy service periods.

KPIs & Success Metrics

• Section performance and service readiness
• Compliance with hygiene standards
• Support of junior team members

Candidate Requirements

• 4+ years’ experience as CDP or similar.
• Strong operational awareness and leadership potential.