Senior Sous Chef - Culinary Leadership - Atlantis The Royal - Dubai, UAE

Atlantis; Dubai; On-site; AED 167,400 - 212,040; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax‑free salary paid in UAE Dirhams

Comprehensive medical insurance including dental coverage

Annual return flight allowance

Employee dining privileges within resort outlets

Discounted stays across Kerzner properties worldwide

Incentive programs and colleague engagement initiatives

Structured culinary development and internal career mobility opportunities

Job summary

Atlantis The Royal Dubai is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to support executive culinary leadership in managing kitchen operations in an ultra-luxury resort on Palm Jumeirah. This position focuses on food production, hygiene compliance, and team coordination to ensure high-quality dining experiences.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in a five-star hotel chain and relevant culinary qualifications. Attractive benefits include a tax-free salary, comprehensive medical insurance, and employee dining privileges.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience within a five-star international hotel chain.
• 1 to 2 years experience in a Sous Chef or comparable supervisory role.
• Proven leadership in high-volume or multi-cuisine kitchen environments.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Chef de Cuisine in directing kitchen production and service planning.
• Supervise culinary teams to ensure food quality, portion control, and presentation standards.
• Enforce hygiene and sanitation practices in line with UAE food safety regulations.
• Monitor stock levels, requisitions, and kitchen inventory to prevent shortages.

Skills

Culinary leadership and brigade management

Menu execution and quality assurance

Food safety compliance and hygiene control

Inventory planning and cost awareness

Staff development and performance supervision

Inter-department coordination in luxury hospitality settings

Education

Diploma in Catering or equivalent professional culinary qualification

Job description

Position Overview

Senior Sous Chef at Atlantis The Royal Dubai supports executive culinary leadership in managing structured kitchen operations within an ultra-luxury resort on Palm Jumeirah. This role oversees daily food production, enforces hygiene compliance, and coordinates brigade performance to maintain consistency, quality, and service readiness across high-end dining outlets.

Job Details

Country: UAE
City: Dubai
Industry: Hospitality
Function: Chef/Culinary/Kitchen Management
Salary: 15000-19000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Chef de Cuisine in directing kitchen production and service planning
• Supervise culinary teams to ensure food quality, portion control, and presentation standards
• Enforce hygiene and sanitation practices in line with UAE food safety regulations
• Monitor stock levels, requisitions, and kitchen inventory to prevent shortages
• Coordinate with purchasing and service teams for smooth operational flow
• Lead training initiatives to strengthen team capability and performance
• Implement standard operating procedures across assigned kitchen sections
• Support cost management strategies and reduce operational waste

Ideal Profile

• Diploma in Catering or equivalent professional culinary qualification
• Minimum 5 years experience within a five-star international hotel chain
• 1 to 2 years experience in a Sous Chef or comparable supervisory role
• Proven leadership in high-volume or multi-cuisine kitchen environments
• Ability to manage service pressure while maintaining structured discipline
• Strong communication skills and organized operational approach

Skills Set

• Culinary leadership and brigade management
• Menu execution and quality assurance
• Food safety compliance and hygiene control
• Inventory planning and cost awareness
• Staff development and performance supervision
• Inter-department coordination in luxury hospitality settings

Why Join Us

• Tax‑free salary paid in UAE Dirhams
• Comprehensive medical insurance including dental coverage
• Annual return flight allowance
• Employee dining privileges within resort outlets
• Discounted stays across Kerzner properties worldwide
• Incentive programs and colleague engagement initiatives
• Structured culinary development and internal career mobility opportunities

About the Company

Atlantis The Royal Dubai operates under Kerzner International on the crescent of Palm Jumeirah as an ultra‑luxury experiential resort. The property integrates premium accommodation, destination dining, wellness facilities, and large‑scale hospitality operations. With thousands of professionals across culinary and operational divisions, Atlantis provides structured career pathways within Dubai's competitive luxury hospitality sector and supports long‑term professional growth across its global portfolio.