Sous Chef

reeqwest; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided by the employer

Job summary

reeqwest in Abu Dhabi is seeking a professional Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef's directives. You will apply culinary expertise and managerial skills to deliver high-quality dishes and maintain service standards in a busy kitchen.

You will design and help prepare menus, oversee kitchen operations, mentor staff, and ensure sanitation and safety compliance. This role requires composure under pressure and a proactive mindset to resolve problems and sustain customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef in a professional kitchen.
• Strong understanding of diverse cooking methods and ingredients.
• Track record of effective kitchen and staff management.
• Ability to stay accurate and swift in emergencies and high-pressure situations.
• Familiarity with industry best practices and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Help in the preparation and design of all food and drinks menus
• Produce high quality plates both design and taste wise
• Ensure that the kitchen operates in a timely way that meets our quality standards
• Fill in for the Executive Chef in planning and directing food preparation when necessary
• Resourcefully solve any issues that arise and seize control of any problematic situation
• Order supplies to stock inventory appropriately
• Comply with and enforce sanitation regulations and safety standards
• Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers

Skills

Sous Chef experience

Cooking methods knowledge

Kitchen and staff management

Accuracy under pressure

Industry best practices

Job description

Job description

Our client islooking for a professional Sous Chef to be following our Executive Chef’s specifications and guidelines. The successful candidate will employ its culinary and managerial skills in order to play a critical role in maintaining and enhancing our customers’ satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Help in the preparation and design of all food and drinks menus
• Produce high quality plates both design and taste wise
• Ensure that the kitchen operates in a timely way that meets our quality standards
• Fill in for the Executive Chef in planning and directing food preparation when necessary
• Resourcefully solve any issues that arise and seize control of any problematic situation
• Order supplies to stock inventory appropriately
• Comply with and enforce sanitation regulations and safety standards
• Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers

Skills

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef
• Understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures
• Excellent record of kitchen and staff management
• Accuracy and speed in handling emergency situations and providing solutions
• Familiar with industry’s best practices

• Accommodation provided by the employer.