Luxury Hotel Sous Chef — Lead & Elevate Kitchen Service

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

SLS Dubai Hotel and Residences in Downtown Dubai seeks an experienced culinary leader to oversee kitchen operations in the absence of the Chef de Cuisine. You will supervise staff, ensure food quality, and maintain standards across the kitchen.

Responsibilities include assisting in hiring, responding to guest feedback, managing budgets, and coordinating with other departments to deliver exceptional service. A hands-on approach and strong English communication are essential.

Qualifications

• One to two years in a public contact position, preferably in an upscale or lifestyle brand hotel.
• Ability to multitask, work in a fast paced environment and have a high level attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• In the absence of the Chef de cuisine take full responsibility for the running of the kitchen.
• Assist in the employment and retention of all staff.
• Assist in responding to Guest feedback.
• Assist in maintaining budgets and cost throughout all of the kitchens.
• In the absence of the Executive Chef attend any meetings that are required.
• Supervise the training of all new staff members in the department.
• Promote the safe use of the kitchen, its equipment and building under the Health and Safety at Work acts, Hygiene and other regulations.
• Check all prepared mis en place and food stocks and replenish as necessary, and inform Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef of any relevant shortages.
• Be aware of all relevant food suppliers and their products. Be in charge of ordering.
• To provide a friendly, courteous, quick, efficient and professional service at all times.

Skills

Public contact

Attention to detail

Multitasking

English fluency

Teamwork

Job description

SLS Dubai Hotel and Residences in Downtown Dubai seeks an experienced culinary leader to oversee kitchen operations in the absence of the Chef de Cuisine. You will supervise staff, ensure food quality, and maintain standards across the kitchen.

Responsibilities include assisting in hiring, responding to guest feedback, managing budgets, and coordinating with other departments to deliver exceptional service. A hands-on approach and strong English communication are essential.