Junior Sous Chef - Lead Kitchen Ops & Menu Creation

SOFITEL; Dubai; On-site; AED 335,000 - 558,000; Full time

Job summary

Sofitel in Dubai is seeking a seasoned kitchen professional to lead and support the culinary team. You will assist in developing menus, document recipes, and supervise staff to ensure exceptional dining experiences in a luxury hotel setting.

The role focuses on maintaining quality and cost controls, managing food costs, reducing waste, and collaborating closely with front-of-house teams to ensure seamless service in a high-end environment.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree or equivalent qualification in culinary arts.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a professional kitchen, with at least 1 year in a supervisory or lead cook role.
• Experience in high-end restaurants or luxury hotels is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in menu planning development of new dishes and maintain recipe documentation
• Manage inventory control and ordering
• Supervise kitchen staff including scheduling task assignment and training
• Oversee food production for quality and cost standards including portion control
• Manage food costs minimize waste and participate in menu costing and pricing strategies
• Coordinate with front-of-house staff to ensure smooth service operations

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent qualification in culinary arts

Job description

Sofitel in Dubai is seeking a seasoned kitchen professional to lead and support the culinary team. You will assist in developing menus, document recipes, and supervise staff to ensure exceptional dining experiences in a luxury hotel setting.

The role focuses on maintaining quality and cost controls, managing food costs, reducing waste, and collaborating closely with front-of-house teams to ensure seamless service in a high-end environment.