Sous Chef

Swiss Connect Solutions; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable 4-star hotel in Dubai is seeking a skilled Sous Chef to join their culinary team. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in hotel kitchens, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to quality. Responsibilities include supervising kitchen staff, ensuring high standards of food preparation and safety, and assisting with menu planning. Attractive salary of AED 5200 per month plus service charge, along with accommodations and other benefits provided.

Benefits

Single-room accommodation provided

Tax-free salary

Duty meals provided

Transportation provided

Medical / health insurance

Annual leave and travel benefits

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef or Junior Sous Chef in a hotel environment.
• Strong leadership and kitchen management skills.
• Good knowledge of international and hotel-style cuisine.
• Solid understanding of food safety and hygiene standards.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Flexible to work shifts, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist overseeing daily kitchen operations.
• Supervise kitchen staff and ensure smooth workflow during service.
• Ensure food preparation and presentation meet hotel quality standards.
• Enforce food safety hygiene and HACCP standards at all times.
• Monitor kitchen cleanliness, organization, and equipment use.
• Assist with staff training, scheduling, and performance monitoring.
• Coordinate closely with the service team to ensure timely food delivery.
• Support menu planning, cost control, and waste reduction initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Kitchen management

International cuisine knowledge

Food safety standards

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Fluency in English

Job description

We are seeking a skilled, motivated and quality-focused Sous Chef to join the culinary team of a reputable 4‑star hotel in Dubai. This role is ideal for a hands‑on culinary professional who thrives in a structured hotel kitchen environment and is passionate about delivering consistent high‑quality food for international guests.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist overseeing daily kitchen operations
• Supervise kitchen staff and ensure smooth workflow during service
• Ensure food preparation and presentation meet hotel quality standards
• Maintain consistency in taste portioning
• Enforce food safety hygiene and HACCP standards at all times
• Monitor kitchen cleanliness organization and equipment use
• Assist with staff training scheduling and performance monitoring
• Coordinate closely with the service team to ensure timely food delivery
• Support menu planning cost control and waste reduction initiatives
• Step in to lead kitchen operations in the absence of the Executive Chef

Candidate Profile:

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef or Junior Sous Chef in a hotel environment
• Strong leadership and kitchen management skills
• Good knowledge of international and hotel-style cuisine
• Solid understanding of food safety and hygiene standards
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to qualityli>
• Fluent in English
• Flexible to work shifts weekends and holidays

Salary & Benefits:

Basic Salary: AED 5200 per month plus Service Charge

• Single-room accommodation provided
• Tax‑free salary
• Duty meals provided
• Transportation provided
• Medical / health insurance
• Annual leave and travel benefits as per UAE labor law