Junior Sous Chef

Rixos Hotels Gulf; Dubai; On-site; AED 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Duty meals

Vacation tickets

Medical insurance

Job summary

Rixos Premium Dubai JBR is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to lead the brigade, ensure high culinary standards, and support menu development under the Executive Chef. You will drive quality, creativity, and a positive kitchen culture while collaborating with hotel teams to deliver an exceptional guest experience.

You will bring a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery and experience in a senior kitchen role, with strong food safety knowledge and a passion for contemporary trends; a collaborative,

Qualifications

• You are a passionate chef who leads with energy and creativity.
• Experience in a senior kitchen role, ideally in hotel or high-volume settings.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, product quality and presentation.
• A passion for creativity, seasonal ingredients and current culinary trends.
• Ability to lead, coach and inspire a diverse kitchen team.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills under pressure.
• Commercial awareness with understanding of food costs, stock control and waste management.
• Collaborative, energetic and entrepreneurial approach, aligned with hotel values.

Responsibilities

• Support the Executive Chef and Sous Chef in leading the kitchen to high standards.
• Inspire the team during service to create a positive, collaborative environment.
• Oversee preparation, presentation and quality of dishes across the operation.
• Coach and develop junior chefs to grow their skills and confidence.
• Assist with menu development, seasonal specials and creative concepts.
• Support ordering, stock control, food costing and waste reduction to hit financial targets.
• Ensure food safety, hygiene and quality standards at all times.
• Maintain a clean, organized kitchen and proper care of equipment.
• Collaborate with F&B and other hotel teams to deliver an exceptional guest experience.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Food safety

Creativity

Cost control

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Job Description:

Company Description

We are far more than a worldwide leader in hospitality. We welcome you as you are and offer opportunities to find a role and brand that truly match your personality and aspirations. At Ennismore, we are committed to supporting your growth and learning every day, ensuring that your work brings purpose and fulfillment to your life. During your journey with us, you will have the opportunity to explore limitless possibilities, shape your own story, and help us imagine the future of hospitality together.

Rixos Premium Dubai JBR is a luxury hotel that delivers authentic Turkish hospitality with exceptional service standards. The hotel redefines luxury by offering a unique and unforgettable holiday experience, creating a new meaning for modern hospitality and leisure.

Salaries And Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Duty Meals provided; breakfast/lunch/dinner/midnight meal + coffee breaks
• Vacation tickets /benefits provided by the hotel
• Medical Insurance Provided

Job Description

As Junior Sous Chef at Rixos Premium Dubai, you’ll play a key role in delivering an exceptional culinary experience for our guests. Working closely with the Executive Chef and kitchen leadership team, you’ll help lead the brigade, maintain consistently high standards of food quality and presentation, and ensure a smooth and efficient service. You’ll bring energy, creativity and strong kitchen leadership to every service, while supporting the development of our chefs and creating a positive, collaborative kitchen culture. From menu development and specials to ordering, stock control and cost management, you’ll have an important role in both the creative and operational success of the kitchen.

What You’ll Do

• Support the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef in leading the kitchen and delivering consistently high culinary standards.
• Lead and inspire the team during service, creating a positive and collaborative kitchen environment.
• Oversee preparation, presentation and quality of food across the operation.
• Coach, mentor and develop junior chefs, helping them grow their skills and confidence.
• Assist with menu development, seasonal specials and creative culinary concepts.
• Support ordering, stock control, food costing and waste reduction to achieve financial targets.
• Ensure all food safety, hygiene, quality standards are consistently maintained.
• Maintain a clean, organised and efficient kitchen, including the care of all equipment.
• Work collaboratively with F&B and other hotel teams to deliver an exceptional guest experience.

Stay curious about emerging culinary trends and bring fresh ideas and creativity to the kitchen.

Qualifications

You’re a passionate chef and natural leader who thrives in a fast-paced, creative environment. You take pride in your craft, care about the guest experience and enjoy bringing people together around great food.

You’ll ideally bring:

• A Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or equivalent.
• Previous experience in a senior kitchen role, ideally within a hotel or high-volume environment.
• Strong food safety, product and culinary knowledge.
• A genuine passion for creativity, seasonal ingredients and contemporary food trends.
• The confidence to lead, coach and inspire a diverse kitchen team.
• Strong organisation and time management skills, with the ability to stay calm under pressure.
• Commercial awareness and an understanding of food costs, stock control and waste management.
• A collaborative, energetic and entrepreneurial approach.
• A commitment to Rixos and Ennismore values, creating an environment where both guests and team members feel welcome and valued.