Junior Sous Chef - Kitchen Ops & Team Leadership

EF ZIN GROUP; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 67,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

EF ZIN GROUP is seeking a Kitchen Operations professional to assist the Sous Chef and Executive Chef in managing daily kitchen operations in a fast-paced environment. You will support smooth food preparation and service, supervise junior staff, and ensure adherence to recipes, standards, and presentation requirements.

The role emphasizes maintaining hygiene, HACCP compliance, inventory checks, and collaboration with the service team to ensure outstanding food quality and efficient production

Qualifications

• Assist the Sous Chef and Executive Chef in managing daily kitchen operations.
• Check the quality, freshness, taste, portion size, and presentation of all food items.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the kitchen.
• Ensure HACCP, food safety, and company hygiene procedures.
• Assist with menu preparation, recipe development, and daily production planning.

Responsibilities

• Assist in supervising Commis Chefs, Demi Chefs, and other kitchen team members.
• Allocate daily tasks and ensure staff follow the assigned responsibilities.
• Train and guide junior kitchen staff on cooking techniques, hygiene, and company procedures.
• Monitor staff performance, attendance, grooming, and discipline.
• Report any hygiene, safety, or food-quality issues to the Sous Chef or Executive Chef immediately.

Job description

EF ZIN GROUP is seeking a Kitchen Operations professional to assist the Sous Chef and Executive Chef in managing daily kitchen operations in a fast-paced environment. You will support smooth food preparation and service, supervise junior staff, and ensure adherence to recipes, standards, and presentation requirements.

The role emphasizes maintaining hygiene, HACCP compliance, inventory checks, and collaboration with the service team to ensure outstanding food quality and efficient production