Junior Sous Chef — Luxury Hotel Kitchen Leader

Tanqeeb; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Sofitel Dubai Downtown invites a dedicated chef to join our luxury kitchen team. You will assist in menu planning, develop new dishes, and document recipes, ensuring high standards of quality.

With 3 years of professional kitchen experience and at least 1 year in a supervisory role, you will manage inventory, train staff, control costs, and coordinate with front-of-house to ensure seamless service.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree or equivalent qualification in culinary arts required.
• 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 Dubai Downtown invites a dedicated chef to join our luxury kitchen team. You will assist in menu planning, develop new dishes, and document recipes, ensuring high standards of quality.

With 3 years of professional kitchen experience and at least 1 year in a supervisory role, you will manage inventory, train staff, control costs, and coordinate with front-of-house to ensure seamless service.