Senior Sous Chef

Emirates Flight Catering; Dubai; On-site; AED 167,000 - 257,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two duty meals provided at EKFC

Health and wellness coverage

Paid time off and public holidays

Performance-based annual bonus and薪资评估

Job summary

Emirates Flight Catering (EKFC) seeks an experienced culinary leader to manage production teams in a high-volume, multi-national kitchen in the UAE. You will oversee staff, ensure compliance with recipes, portion control and airline specifications while driving cost-effective improvements.

Ideal candidate has Hotel Management or Culinary degree with 6+ years in culinary roles, and proven leadership in a large-scale kitchen environment with diverse cuisines.

Qualifications

• Hotel Management or Culinary degree required.
• Minimum of 6 years’ experience in the culinary field.
• Experience in high-volume catering and multi-national workforce preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure production staff meet time frames to maintain workflow and follow policies.
• Supervise staff to ensure compliance with specifications and quality.
• Check portions, presentation and airline specifications; color-code with dates.
• Manage production, processes and schedules per recipes and specs; apply controls.
• Communicate daily production issues and corrective actions to Executive Sous Chefs.
• Efficiently manage materials, staff and equipment to ensure on-time, high-quality deliveries.
• Address issues related to products, equipment, labor and material management; coach team.
• Conduct daily tasting panels, checks, briefings and reports as applicable.
• Promote recipe compliance and cost-reduction ideas without compromising quality.
• Address customer expectations and suggest long-term improvements.
• Support lean manufacturing standards and 7 wastes elimination in operations.

Skills

Feedback & coaching

Professional development

Responsibility mindset

Delegation skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Education

Hotel Management or Culinary degree

Job description

Job Description:

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all assigned production staff carry out their duties in a set time frame in order to maintain continuity of work flow and to prevent any subsequent delays in operations. Shares responsibility with ESC and deputes in his absence for compliance of all policies/ procedures/ rules/ regulations of the kitchen.
• Supervise staff in the implementation process in their section, report any non-conformance. Propose solutions if it cannot be corrected immediately. Ensure that Sous chefs and Junior staff follow all developed specifications in terms of portion size, quantity and quality
• Check and ensure that the dishing is correct in weight, presentation and items are prepared as per airline specifications, and food products are colour coded with dates
• Manages production, processes and schedules in assigned areas in accordance to policies, regulations, specifications, recipes and requirements applying effective controls.
• While handling daily operational activities find solution to problems and take corrective action before they occur and ensure that the Executive Sous Chefs are kept informed about the daily production, problems encountered and actions taken.
• Manage material, staff and equipment in most effective manner to ensure on time high quality deliveries in strict adherence to all the laid down procedures.
• Manage any issues, focussing on products, equipment, labour topics and material management, coach team on proactive attempt at solutions.
• Conduct daily tasting panels, checks, cascades, briefings and reports as and when applicable in an organized and responsible manner
• Strictly implement procedures to ensure recipe compliance at all times while actively promoting innovative ideas for cost-reduction without compromising on quality.
• Address customer expectations and issues effectively and suggests long-term solutions to any anomalies or improvement ideas reported or observed.
• Understands the lean manufacturing standards established by EKFC and support the efforts on the shift to deploy and maintain the best practices that will reduce or eliminate the 7 areas of waste in operations.

Qualifications

Education Qualification:

• Hotel Management or Culinary degree

Must Have

Work Experience:

• Minimum of 6 years’ experience in the culinary field

Preferred

• Knowledge and experience of food products and processes in a facility with extensive in-house production.
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of all aspects of cooking in various cuisines
• Experience in creating recipes, menu development and costing
• Demonstrated leadership skills to efficiently manage a large multi-national workforce
• Hotel Catering equivalent in 5 star facility with an excellent knowledge in all aspects of cooking and different cuisines
• Previous experience in high volume a la carte and / or banqueting in a large kitchen team preferential

Skills

• Ability to provide feedback and coaching
• Ability to develop himself / herself in the current role and beyond
• Willingness to take on responsibility
• Effective delegation skills
• Problem solving and decision making ability in real time, creative and out of box thinking
• Strong organizational skills, effective Training and communication skills

About Us

EKFC ( https://www.emiratesflightcatering.com/about-us/):

Build Your Future With Us

At Emirates Flight Catering (EKFC), our people are at the heart of everything we do. As one of the world’s largest catering and hospitality services providers, we deliver excellence at scale—supporting airlines, hospitality brands, and global events every day. Our success is driven by the passion, professionalism, and commitment of our teams.

Why Work With Us

At EKFC, your role matters. Whether you work in operations, engineering, corporate services, or support functions, you contribute to delivering safe, reliable, and high‑quality services every single day.

You’ll Be Part Of

• A globally recognised organisation within the Emirates Group ecosystem
• A diverse, multicultural workforce united by shared standards and values
• A fast‑paced, operational environment where responsibility and professionalism matter
• A workplace that values integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement

Life at EKFC

What You Can Expect

• Collaborative and approachable leadership
• A diverse, multicultural team
• Open communication and transparency

Rewards & Benefits

We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support your well-being:

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Two duty meals provided at EKFC
• Health and wellness coverage
• Paid time off and public holidaysPerformance‑based annual bonus and salary review opportunities, subject to eligibility and company policy
• Recognition for achievements and commitment, including monetary NAJM Awards (Appreciation, Bronze, Silver & Gold levels)
• Learning and development support
• Team events and engagement activities

(Benefits may vary by role and location.)

Our Recruitment Journey

• Application review
• Initial interview or assessment
• Technical Interview & Case Study presentation
• Background Check
• Employment Contract

We aim to keep candidates informed every step of the way.

(The recruitment and interview process may vary depending on the role.)

Requirements: