Junior Sous Chef (International Cuisine)

NOVOTEL; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel chain in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to support kitchen operations and ensure high-quality dish preparation. The ideal candidate will have proven experience, strong leadership skills, and a passion for culinary excellence. Responsibilities include supervising kitchen staff, maintaining hygiene standards, and participating in menu development. This role offers an opportunity to create memorable dining experiences.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Junior Sous Chef or in a similar role within the hotel industry.
• Excellent in International and Western Cuisine.
• Proficient in Food Hygiene, HACCP, and OH&S.

Responsibilities

• Support Sous Chef in managing daily kitchen operations.
• Ensure quality and presentation of dishes.
• Supervise kitchen staff for efficient operations.
• Maintain hygiene standards and comply with health regulations.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Food hygiene and safety

Menu development

Excellent cooking techniques

Team building

Education

Experience as a Junior Sous Chef

Job description

The Junior Sous Chef will support the Sous Chef and Executive Chef in managing the kitchen operations, ensuring the preparation and presentation of high-quality dishes. This role requires a detail-oriented culinary professional with strong leadership potential, a commitment to maintaining high standards, and a passion for creating memorable dining experiences.

• Assist the Sous Chef and Executive Chef in overseeing daily kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking, and plating.
• Ensure the consistent quality and presentation of all dishes according to established recipes and standards.
• Supervise and support kitchen staff, including line cooks and prep cooks, ensuring efficient and effective kitchen operations.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene, and cleanliness in the kitchen, adhering to health regulations and hotel policies.
• Monitor ingredient quality and manage inventory to ensure freshness and minimize waste.
• Conduct regular checks to ensure proper storage and handling of food items.
• Proven man-management, coaching and team building skill
• To have total accountability for the day to day running operation in the kitchen and making sure high standard of quality maintain.
• Experience of large volume functions and weddings
• Assist the executive chef complete annual appraisal to ensure continued staff development and appraisal.
• To participate in the design of seasonal menus and purchase all food and food related products using company nominated suppliers to achieve food budgeted cost controls, ensuring minimum wastage with in the venue and to ensure all menus are cost accurately.
• To maintain all equipment’s with in the catering operation through due care and diligence. Ensuring engineer call outs for all repairs on catering equipment’s are effectively managed ensuring the best life of all kitchen equipment’s.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant health and safety regulations
• Step in for the Sous Chef or Executive Chef when necessary
• Participate in menu tastings and special culinary events

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Junior Sous Chef or in a similar role, preferably within the hotelindustry
• Proficient in all aspects of Food Hygiene, HACCP and OH&S to ensure safe working practices are followed within the kitchen.
• Excellent in International and Western Cuisine.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Passion for culinary excellence and commitment to continuous learning.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to train, motivate, and manage kitchen staff.
• Excellent culinary skills and proficiency in various cooking techniques
• Creative flair for developing innovative dishes and menu concepts.

Additional Information

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