Senior Sous Chef – Steak & Josper Grill URGENT HIRING

Reap HR Consultancy; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 167,000 - 234,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employment visa provided

Company transportation provided

10-hour shift

1 day off per week

Job summary

REAP HR is recruiting an experienced Sous Chef with strong steak and Josper grill expertise for a premier Abu Dhabi restaurant. The candidate will manage grill operations, ensure precise steak doneness, and lead a high-volume kitchen with focus on quality and waste control.

Experience in steakhouse or premium casual dining is preferred, with UAE/GCC familiarity and the ability to develop new grill items. Competitive all-inclusive monthly salary and visa support offered.

Qualifications

• Proven professional experience as a Sous Chef or senior grill chef.
• Strong steak and grill experience is essential.
• Hands-on experience with a Josper/Jasper-style charcoal grill is strongly preferred.
• Excellent knowledge of steak cuts and doneness levels.
• Strong meat preparation and handling skills.
• Experience preparing burgers and grilled products.
• Previous UAE/GCC restaurant experience is an advantage.
• Nepali and Sri Lankan candidates preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate Josper/Jasper-style charcoal grills safely and efficiently.
• Prepare and cook different steak cuts to required doneness levels.
• Handle portion trim season and prepare meat according to standards.
• Prepare burgers and other grilled menu items.
• Maintain consistency in flavour, presentation, portion size and cooking standards.
• Monitor meat quality and proper storage/handling.
• Support menu development and create new grill items/products.
• Supervise and support kitchen staff during preparation and service.

Skills

Sous Chef experience

Steak grill expertise

Josper/Jasper grill

Meat prep & handling

Burger prep

Teamwork & discipline

Tools

Josper/Jasper grill equipment

Job description

\"URGENT HIRING\"

Job Title: Sous Chef Steak & Josper Grill

• Location: Abu Dhabi UAE
  
• Vacancies: 1
  
• Salary: AED per month
  
• Priority: Top Priority
  
• Employment Type: Full-Time
  
• Shift: 10 Hours
  
• Weekly Off: 1 Day per Week
  
• Salary Structure: All-Inclusive
  
• Preferred Nationalities: Nepali & Sri Lankan
  
• Joining: Candidates available to join soon preferred
  

Job Summary

REAP HR is recruiting an experienced and hands‑on Chef Steak & Josper Grill for one of our prestigious client (restaurant) based in Abu Dhabi UAE.

This is a key kitchen position requiring strong expertise in steak preparation meat handling charcoal grilling and Josper/Jasper-style grill operation. The successful candidate should be confident working with different steak cuts and doneness levels while maintaining consistent quality portioning presentation and kitchen standards.

Candidates coming from a steakhouse grill restaurant premium casual dining restaurant or similar concept will be strongly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate a Josper/Jasper-style charcoal grill confidently and safely.
• Prepare and cook different steak cuts according to required doneness levels.
• Handle portion prepare and store meat correctly.
• Prepare burgers and other grilled menu items.
• Maintain consistency in taste cooking presentation and portion control.
• Monitor food quality throughout preparation and service.
• Support the Head Chef and kitchen team during daily operations.
• Assist with menu development and creation of new grill items/products.
• Ensure proper mise en place before service.
• Monitor ingredient usage and minimise unnecessary food wastage.
• Maintain high food hygiene sanitation and kitchen safety standards.
• Support smooth kitchen operations during high-volume service.

Requirements

• Proven professional experience as a Sous Chef or senior grill chef.
• Strong steak and grill experience is essential.
• Hands‑on experience with a Josper/Jasper-style charcoal grill strongly preferred.
• Excellent knowledge of steak cuts and doneness levels.
• Strong meat preparation and handling skills.
• Experience preparing burgers and grilled products.
• Steakhouse grill restaurant or premium casual dining experience preferred.
• Ability to maintain consistency during high-volume service.
• Menu development/product creation experience is an advantage.
• Previous UAE/GCC restaurant experience is an advantage.
• Nepali and Sri Lankan candidates preferred.
• Strong teamwork reliability and kitchen discipline.

Sous Chef Screening Questions

• How many years of experience do you have as a Sous Chef or Grill Chef
• Have you worked in a steakhouse or grill-focused restaurant Please provide the restaurant name and country.
• Have you personally operated a Josper/Jasper-style charcoal grill
• How many years of Josper/Jasper grill experience do you have
• Which steak cuts can you confidently prepare and cook
• Explain the doneness levels you regularly cook: rare medium rare medium medium well and well done.
• How do you check steak doneness during service
• Do you have experience preparing burgers and other charcoal-grilled menu items
• Have you handled meat trimming portioning marination and storage
• Have you created new steak burger or grill menu items
• Have you supervised a kitchen/grill team
• Do you have UAE/GCC restaurant experience
• Current location
• Current visa status
• Current/last salary
• Expected salary
• Notice period / earliest joining date

Sous Chef Practical Assessment

Josper/Grill Test: Candidate should demonstrate safe grill preparation temperature/heat management and charcoal grill operation.

Steak Test: Provide selected steak cuts and ask the candidate to identify prepare season and cook steaks to two different requested doneness levels.

Assessment Areas

• Steak cut knowledge
• Meat preparation
• Josper/Jasper grill operation
• Heat management
• Doneness accuracy
• Seasoning/flavour
• Resting technique
• Portion control
• Presentation
• Hygiene & food safety
• Speed during service
• Overall consistency

Assessment Result: Strongly Suitable Suitable Hold Not Suitable

Benefits

Benefits & Employment Terms

Salary: AED monthly all-inclusive salary.

• Employment visa provided.
• Company transportation provided.
• 10-hour shift.
• 1 day off per week.

Required Skills:

SOUS CHEF TOP PRIORITY Vacancies: 1 Salary: AED per month all-inclusive Location: Abu Dhabi UAE Job Summary We are seeking a highly skilled hands‑on Sous Chef with strong expertise in steak preparation meat handling and Josper/Jasper-style charcoal grill operations. The ideal candidate should preferably come from a steakhouse grill restaurant premium casual dining restaurant or similar concept and be confident managing grill operations during busy service periods. The strongest consideration will be given to candidates with proven steak and Josper/Jasper grill experience. Key Responsibilities Operate Josper/Jasper-style charcoal grills safely and efficiently. Prepare and cook different steak cuts to required doneness levels. Handle portion trim season and prepare meat according to standards. Prepare burgers and other grilled menu items. Maintain consistency in flavour presentation portion size and cooking standards. Monitor meat quality and proper storage/handling. Support menu development and create new grill items/products. Supervise and support kitchen staff during preparation and service. Ensure smooth operation of the grill section during high-volume periods. Monitor food quality before service. Maintain food safety hygiene and kitchen cleanliness standards. Minimise food waste through proper preparation and portion control. Requirements Proven professional experience as a Sous Chef or senior grill chef. Strong steak and grill experience is essential. Hands‑on experience with a Josper/Jasper-style charcoal grill strongly preferred. Excellent knowledge of steak cuts and doneness levels. Strong meat preparation and handling skills. Experience preparing burgers and grilled products. Steakhouse grill restaurant or premium casual dining experience preferred. Ability to maintain consistency during high-volume service. Menu development/product creation experience is an advantage. Previous UAE/GCC restaurant experience is an advantage. Nepali and Sri Lankan candidates preferred. Strong teamwork reliability and kitchen discipline. Benefits & Employment Terms AED monthly all-inclusive salary. Employment visa provided. Company transportation provided. 10-hour shift. 1 day off per week.

Required Education:

SOUS CHEF TOP PRIORITYVacancies: 1Salary: AED per month all-inclusiveLocation: Abu Dhabi UAEJob SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled hands‑on Sous Chef with strong expertise in steak preparation meat handling and Josper/Jasper-style charcoal grill ideal candidate should preferably come from a steakhouse grill restaurant premium casual dining restaurant or similar concept and be confident managing grill operations during busy service