Prep Kitchen Sous-Chef — Leadership & HACCP Excellence

7 Management; Dubai; On-site; AED 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Em Sherif Sea Café in Dubai seeks an experienced Preparation kitchen sous-chef to lead the daily operations, manage costs, and uphold food quality, hygiene, and safety standards in a fast-paced Lebanese/Oriental kitchen.

You will plan tasks, delegate duties, monitor inventory, enforce HACCP, coordinate with the service kitchen, and mentor a skilled BOH team to maintain high service levels and consistent menus.

Qualifications

• Strong ethics and confidentiality in handling kitchen operations.
• Leadership and communication to manage kitchen staff.
• Excellent English and Arabic skills for daily briefings.
• Ability to work standing for long periods and remain composed under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Manage Em Sherif Sea Café daily Preparation kitchen operations within budget and procedures.
• Ensure HACCP, hygiene, and safety standards are applied across production processes.
• Plan daily action plans and delegate tasks within the Preparation kitchen team.
• Oversee inventory, FIFO storage, and waste control with accurate records.
• Coordinate with Service kitchen and staff to ensure menu consistency and timely service.
• Lead by example, maintain grooming and professional standards, and motivate the BOH team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Pressure management

Ethics & confidentiality

Open to feedback

Standing work

Education

Bachelor's in Hospitality/Business Management

Job description

Em Sherif Sea Café in Dubai seeks an experienced Preparation kitchen sous-chef to lead the daily operations, manage costs, and uphold food quality, hygiene, and safety standards in a fast-paced Lebanese/Oriental kitchen.

You will plan tasks, delegate duties, monitor inventory, enforce HACCP, coordinate with the service kitchen, and mentor a skilled BOH team to maintain high service levels and consistent menus.