Junior Sous Chef

Majid Al Futtaim; Dubai; On-site; AED 167,000 - 257,000; Full time

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Job summary

Majid Al Futtaim Holding in Dubai is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to manage kitchen operations at our cinema site. You will lead the culinary team, control food cost, ensure safety, and maintain VOX quality standards while delivering outstanding guest experiences.

This role requires leadership, strong communication, and a track record in high-volume hospitality within the Middle East. You will train staff, adapt menus for dietary needs, and drive continuous improvement in operations.

Qualifications

• Sous Chef or similar culinary role experience.
• 3–5 years in a Middle East-based operation.
• 5-star hotel or high-volume hospitality experience preferred.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage kitchen operations, costs, inventory and waste.
• Proficient in MS Office and inventory systems.
• Problem-solving mindset with process-improvement capability.
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines in fast-paced setting.
• Willing to work shifts, weekends and public holidays.
• HACCP certification (preferred).
• Professional chef or culinary training program completed (min 1 year).

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, develop, and manage the performance of all culinary team members.
• Maintain positive team morale and foster a collaborative kitchen environment.
• Participate in weekly meetings with the Executive Chef to review business performance, customer feedback, and operational plans.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards at all times.
• Oversee smooth daily kitchen operations while maintaining VOX quality standards.
• Monitor food storage, stock levels, MEP requirements, and FIFO inventory rotation procedures.
• Ensure all team members maintain required personal hygiene and grooming standards.
• Maintain kitchen logbooks, outlining daily duties, preparation requirements, operational updates, and training plans.
• Adapt menu items and provide suitable alternatives to accommodate guest dietary requirements.
• Optimize food preparation processes to maximize yield, minimize waste, and achieve food cost targets.
• Maintain strong product knowledge, including ingredients, dietary information, cooking techniques, and plating standards.
• Train and coach kitchen teams to ensure consistent quality and operational excellence.
• Support menu development initiatives and contribute to continuous improvement of kitchen operations.
• Ensure compliance with all VOX Cinemas and Majid Al Futtaim operational, health, and safety policies.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Communication

Food safety knowledge

Education

Culinary training program (1 year minimum)

HACCP certification (preferred)

Tools

MS Office

Inventory management systems

Job description

Majid Al Futtaim Holding is the leading shopping mall, retail, communities, entertainment developer and operator in the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia regions. With over 48,000 people, revenues of over US$ 11 Billion, and operations in 18 countries. Some of the iconic brands we carry include Mall of the Emirates, Carrefour, All Saints, Lego, City Center, Abercrombie & Fitch, & Vox Cinemas. We believe in making Great Moments for Everyone, Every day.

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ROLE SUMMARY

Responsible for managing the kitchen operations for the assigned cinema site and leading the culinary team. Accountable for inventory management, food cost control, consumables, training and development, food safety, health and hygiene standards, while ensuring consistent food quality and enhancing the guest experience.

ROLE PROFILE

• Lead, supervise, develop, and manage the performance of all culinary team members.
• Maintain positive team morale and foster a collaborative kitchen environment.
• Participate in weekly meetings with the Executive Chef to review business performance, customer feedback, and operational plans.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards at all times.
• Oversee smooth daily kitchen operations while maintaining VOX quality standards.
• Monitor food storage, stock levels, MEP requirements, and FIFO inventory rotation procedures.
• Ensure all team members maintain required personal hygiene and grooming standards.
• Maintain kitchen logbooks, outlining daily duties, preparation requirements, operational updates, and training plans.
• Adapt menu items and provide suitable alternatives to accommodate guest dietary requirements.
• Optimize food preparation processes to maximize yield, minimize waste, and achieve food cost targets.
• Maintain strong product knowledge, including ingredients, dietary information, cooking techniques, and plating standards.
• Train and coach kitchen teams to ensure consistent quality and operational excellence.
• Support menu development initiatives and contribute to continuous improvement of kitchen operations.
• Ensure compliance with all VOX Cinemas and Majid Al Futtaim operational, health, and safety policies.

REQUIREMENTS

• Experience in a Sous Chef role or a similar culinary position.
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience working within a Middle East-based operation.
• Previous experience within a 5-star hotel chain or high-volume hospitality environment is preferred.
• Strong leadership, coaching, communication, and team development skills.
• Ability to manage kitchen operations, food costs, inventory, and waste control effectively.
• Proficient in MS Office applications and inventory management systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to implement innovative action plans and process improvements.
• Ability to multitask, meet deadlines, and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexible to work shifts, weekends, public holidays, and adapt to operational business requirements.
• Internationally recognized Food Safety Certification (HACCP preferred).
• Completed professional chef or culinary training program (minimum one year)

WHAT WE OFFER

• At Majid Al Futtaim, we’re on a mission to create great moments, to spread happiness, to build, experiences that stay in our memories for a lifetime. We’re proud to say that over the past 27 years, we have built a reputation as a regional market leader in what we do. Join us!
• Work in a friendly environment, where everyone shares positive vibes and excited about our future.
• Work with over 45,000 diverse and talented colleagues, all guided by our Leadership Model.