Junior Sous Chef – Pastry

Anantara Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Anantara Downtown Dubai is seeking a dedicated kitchen professional to support the restaurant chef in organizing activities, ensuring a safe, smooth operation and profitable outcomes within the hotel's culinary framework.

The role involves maintaining food safety standards, developing concept ideas, working with local suppliers, and contributing to ongoing menu improvements while upholding Anantara's presentation guidelines and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen operations and food safety.
• Ability to work under the restaurant chef and team.

Responsibilities

• Organize kitchen activities with the restaurant chef.
• Ensure safe, smooth operation and profitability within the hotel framework.
• Maintain food safety and sanitation practices.
• Support menu development and local supplier relations.

Job description

Job Location: Anantara Downtown Dubai

Anantara Hotels & Resorts is a global luxury hotel and resort brand rooted in Thai culture, with an intrinsic sense of authentic hospitality. Inspired by the Sanskrit word meaning 'without end', our spirit embodies freedom, movement, and harmony. We believe every journey should leave a lasting impression — for our guests and for our people. Founded in 2001 in Thailand, we have since expanded across the world, welcoming guests in some of the world’s most captivating locales — from pristine beaches and private islands to ancient sites and vibrant metropolises. If you are driven by a passion for generosity, warmth and heartfelt hospitality, Anantara offers a career without limits. Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of everything that needs to be done. Anantara employees always find new ways to look after the business, their guests, and their colleagues.

Within this, the key responsibilities for this position are:

• With the restaurant chef, organize all activities within a Restaurant Kitchen area, ensuring a safe, smooth running and profitable operation within the framework of the Hotel.
• Support the development of Restaurant cuisine concepts and standards. Be familiar with local market & suppliers. Recommend menu changes according to seasonal product availability. Adhere to Anantara food preparation and presentation guidelines to ensure consistent quality culinary offerings to our guests. Continually look to recommend improvements and additions to the Anantara presentation guidelines.
• Maintain food safety & protection. All food in working areas should be in compliance with food handling techniques, including dating, proper storage, rotation, etc. Maintain basic food safety and sanitation practices.
• Maintain outlet safety at all times.
• Take responsibility for asset management of all outlet property and facilities.
• Participate in departmental training to improve departmental skills and hotel service levels, providing team members the training and resources to take care of our guests.
• Promote positive inter-departmental relations through candid communication and cooperation.

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