Junior Sous Chef

Autograph Collection; Dubai; On-site; AED 100,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Autograph Collection at Dubai Parks & Resorts, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, invites a Kitchen Supervisor to lead cooks and oversee food preparation. The role is full-time with a 4 on/4 off shift pattern (12 hours, 19:30–07:30).

You will ensure quality, portions, presentation, and safety across the kitchen operation. Responsibilities include hiring, training, scheduling, coaching, and maintaining brand standards while supporting a collaborative, professional team culture.

Qualifications

• Technical, Trade, or Vocational School Degree required.
• 4 to 6 years of related work experience.
• At least 2 years of supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate kitchen staff activities.
• Determine food presentation and decorative displays.
• Monitor portion sizes, garnishes, and stock levels.
• Inform service staff about menu specials and out-of-stock items.
• Assist with hiring, training, scheduling, counseling, and coaching.
• Uphold safety, cleanliness, and food safety programs.
• Maintain professional appearance and protect company assets.

Skills

Team supervision

Education

Technical, Trade, or Vocational School Degree

4 to 6 years related work experience

2+ years supervisory experience

Job description

Job Description:

Additional Information This role works a 4 on/4 off shift pattern, each shift lasts 12 hours, 19:30 - 07:30

Job Number 26120897

Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary

Location Dubai Parks & Resorts, Sheikh Zayed Road, P.O.Box: 334221, Dubai, United Arab EmiratesVIEW ON MAP

Schedule Full Time

Located Remotely? N

Position Type Non-Management

Position Summary

Supervise and coordinate activities of cooks and workers. Determine how food should be presented and create decorative food displays. Ensure proper portion, arrangement, and food garnish to be served. Monitor the quantity of food that is prepared. Inform Food & Beverage service staff of menu specials and out of stock menu items. Prepare special meals or substitute items. Assist cooks and kitchen staff with various tasks. Provide cooks with needed items. Monitor stock of kitchen supplies and food. Maintain kitchen logs for food safety program and food products. Ensure the quality of the food items and notify manager if a product does not meet specifications. Assist management in hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, counseling, disciplining, and motivating and coaching employees. Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures; report maintenance needs, accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager; complete safety training and certifications. Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional; maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect company assets. Address guests’ service needs. Speak with others using clear and professional language. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others; support team to reach common goals; listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees. Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards. Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time. Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping. Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 25 pounds without assistance. Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.

Preferred Qualification

• Education: Technical, Trade, or Vocational School Degree.
• Related Work Experience: 4 to 6 years of related work experience.
• Supervisory Experience: At least 2 years of supervisory experience.
• License or Certification: None

At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity.

We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated.

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We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.

The Autograph Collection is a growing collection of four and five-star independent hotels, each offering unique and memorable experiences.

Each hotel is thoughtfully chosen for its quality, originality, bold character, and ability to offer today’s traveler a range of unique experiences suited to their individual sense of style and adventure.

All Autograph Collection hotels look to attract The Individualist, the brand's target consumer.

The Individualist is someone who uses travel as an opportunity to add to their personal narrative – in essence they are hand selecting our hotels whether for personal or corporate travel because it is much more than simply a place to rest.

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