Junior Sous Chef | Hilton Dubai Palm

Hilton Worldwide, Inc.; Dubai; On-site; AED 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global hospitality company as a Junior Sous Chef at a luxurious hotel. In this dynamic role, you'll work closely with the Head Chef to manage kitchen operations, ensuring top-notch food quality and guest satisfaction. Your creativity in menu creation and strong supervisory skills will shine as you lead a motivated kitchen team. If you're passionate about high-quality food and thrive under pressure, this is your chance to contribute to memorable dining experiences in a vibrant environment. Be part of a mission that fills the earth with warmth and hospitality, creating unforgettable moments for guests every day.

Qualifications

• Experience in a gastropub setting is preferred.
• Strong ability to manage kitchen operations effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen operations, ensuring high-quality food production.
• Oversee food provision and compliance with regulations.
• Lead the kitchen team and control costs effectively.

Skills

Planning and organizational skills

Supervisory skills

Creativity in food production

Ability to multitask

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Relevant qualifications in culinary arts

Valid trade qualification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Job Description - Junior Sous Chef | Hilton Dubai Palm (HOT0BKSJ)

At Hilton Dubai Palm Jumeirah, a Junior Sous Chef works closely with the Head Chef to manage all aspects of the kitchen, delivering an excellent Guest and Member experience. Responsibilities include managing food provisions, assisting with guest queries, and controlling costs.

What will I be doing?

• Manage all aspects of the kitchen, including operational, quality, and administrative functions.
• Oversee food provision to Food and Beverage outlets, ensuring compliance with legislation.
• Assist in resolving guest queries promptly and effectively.
• Ensure food quality and proper storage.
• Contribute to menu creation by incorporating guest feedback.
• Maintain high-quality food production across all hotel outlets.
• Manage customer relations in the absence of the Head Chef.
• Manage resources effectively through working rotations.
• Support brand standards via team training and assessment.
• Lead the kitchen team to ensure organization and motivation.
• Control costs while maintaining standards to improve margins and meet financial targets.
• Assist other departments as needed and foster good relationships.
• Comply with security, fire, health, and food safety regulations.
• Report maintenance, hygiene, and hazard issues.
• Promote environmental awareness.

What are we looking for?

To succeed as a Junior Sous Chef, you should demonstrate:

• Relevant qualifications and gastropub experience.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
• Strong supervisory skills.
• Valid trade qualification (proof may be required).
• Creativity in food production.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.

Preferred additional capabilities include:

• Passion for high-quality food.
• Knowledge of current food trends.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

What will it be like to work for Hilton?

Hilton is a leading global hospitality company, offering a range of accommodations from luxury hotels to extended-stay suites. We are committed to providing exceptional guest experiences worldwide, driven by our vision to 'fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality.' Our team members are at the core of this mission, creating memorable experiences every day.