Lux Mediterranean Sous Chef — Lead Kitchen & Menus

Kempinski Hotels; Dubai; On-site; AED 190,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

Kempinski Hotels in Dubai is seeking a Sous Chef (Villamore) to support kitchen operations and lead a team in a five-star setting. You will assist in menu planning, costing, and event preparation to ensure top quality and guest satisfaction.

You must have deep knowledge of Mediterranean ingredients, strong leadership, and the ability to train staff while upholding strict hygiene standards in a luxury hospitality environment.

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of Mediterranean ingredients, butchery, seafood handling.
• At least 3 years in a five star international chain hotel.
• Ability to manage staff, delegate tasks, and maintain morale under high-pressure conditions.
• Strong leadership, communication, and time-management skills during high-volume service.
• Entrepreneurial, straightforward, leader, team player, works well under pressure.
• Passionate for European Luxury.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the kitchen operation and staff, ensuring efficient service flow and high quality.
• Prepare in advance food, materials and equipment for service.
• Cook and serve dishes according to the restaurant’s menu.
• Monitor and order ingredients, supplies and equipment.
• Assemble and prepare ingredients for menu items.
• Provide direction to Kitchen staff and conduct on-the-job training.
• Enforce cost-saving measures and assist with receiving and storing goods.
• Maintain hygenic kitchen conditions and safety procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Time-management

Communication

Staff management

Mediterranean ingredients

Butchery

Seafood handling

Job description

Kempinski Hotels in Dubai is seeking a Sous Chef (Villamore) to support kitchen operations and lead a team in a five-star setting. You will assist in menu planning, costing, and event preparation to ensure top quality and guest satisfaction.

You must have deep knowledge of Mediterranean ingredients, strong leadership, and the ability to train staff while upholding strict hygiene standards in a luxury hospitality environment.