Junior Sous Chef - Pastry - Jumeirah Al Naseem

Dubai Holding; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel resort in the UAE seeks a Junior Sous Chef for its Pastry team. The role involves preparing high-quality dishes, supporting the Sous Chef in menu development, and training staff. Candidates should have a Culinary Arts degree and at least 5 years of experience in luxury hospitality. Attractive tax-free salary and generous benefits are offered.

Benefits

Attractive tax-free salary

F&B benefits

Reduced hotel rates

Health care package

Life insurance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in luxury hospitality.
• Expert in menu development and presentation.
• Experience managing kitchen staff and training.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food according to menu guidelines.
• Assist the Sous Chef in maintaining service standards.
• Communicate issues to the Sous Chef for solutions.
• Manage staff training and adherence to policies.

Skills

Menu development

Food quality skills

Production and delivery skills

Staff training

Education

College Degree in Culinary Arts

Job description

Junior Sous Chef - Pastry - Jumeirah Al Naseem

United Arab Emirates

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Job Description

About Jumeirah

Jumeirah, a global leader in luxury hospitality and a member of Dubai Holding, operates a portfolio of 31 exceptional properties across 13 countries in the Middle East, Europe, Asia, and Africa. In 1999, Jumeirah changed the face of luxury hospitality with the opening of the iconic Jumeirah Burj Al Arab and since then the brand has become known for its distinguished beachfront resorts, esteemed city hotels, and exclusive branded residences. Jumeirah is synonymous with Arabian luxury hospitality and the ability to craft distinctive, purposeful experiences for the world’s most discerning travellers.

About Madinat Jumeirah

Set along a two-kilometre stretch of private coastline, Madinat Jumeirah is a beachfront resort comprising four distinctive hotels. Each offers uninterrupted views of the Arabian Gulf and the iconic Jumeirah Burj Al Arab, with experiences ranging from the contemporary elegance of Jumeirah Al Naseem to the majestic Arabesque charm of Jumeirah Al Qasr. Guests can also enjoy the serene waterfront setting of Jumeirah Mina Al Salam and the secluded Arabian houses of Jumeirah Dar Al Masyaf. Together, they form a one-of-a-kind destination rooted in Arabian luxury hospitality. The resort features over 20 curated restaurants and lounges, the traditional Souk Madinat Jumeirah, dedicated kids’ clubs and some of the region’s most versatile event and conference spaces.

About the Job:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Junior Sous Chef to join the Pastry team in Jumeirah Al Naseem. The main duties and responsibilities of this role are:

• Prepare and cook high-quality food according to menu guidelines and recipes and as perinstructions received from the Sous Chef.
• Assist the Sous Chef in setting service and food standards in compliance with the group’s policies, procedures, and quality standards.
• Communicate any issues arising within the section to the Sous Chef and act on any further directions given to ensure prompt solutions to problems for the smoother operations of the kitchen.
• Assist the Sous Chef in the development of new menu ideas to ensure all menus are seasonal and creative, using the finest ingredients and working within the brief.
• Manage staff training with the Sous Chef and maintain an active training plan/Programme for each team member. Make sure all practices that are trained are then followed.
• Implement approved departmental policies, processes, and procedures, and provide instructions to subordinates and monitor their adherence so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner while delivering quality service to guests and maintaining standards of excellence.

About You:

The ideal candidate for this position will have the following experience and qualifications:

• College Degree in Culinary Arts or similar from an accredited Culinary School.
• At least 5 years of experience in progressively more complex and responsible roles, ideally within the luxury hospitality industry.
• Expert in menu development, pricing, production, and delivery skills.
• Expert in food quality and presentation skills.

About the Benefits:

We offer an attractive tax-free salary, paid in Dirhams (AED), the local currency of the UAE. In addition, we offer generous F&B benefits, reduced hotel rates across our properties globally, excellent leave and health care package, flights home, accommodation, life insurance, functional incentives and other employee benefits making the role attractive to high performers and any applicant looking for a career with one of the most luxurious brands in the hospitality industry.