Sous Chef

Luxury Collection; Dubai; On-site; AED 134,000 - 223,000; Full time

Job summary

The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts in Dubai seeks an experienced kitchen supervisor to lead cooks and assistants, ensuring top-notch plate presentation, portion control, and consistency of quality. You will oversee stock, safety, and daily kitchen operations to support a luxury dining program.

Successful candidates bring 4–6 years in a kitchen leadership role, with at least 2 years supervising teams, and a vocational or technical degree. Marriott’s luxury portfolio awaits.

Qualifications

• Education: Technical, Trade, or Vocational School Degree.
• Related Work Experience: 4 to 6 years of related work experience.
• Supervisory Experience: At least 2 years of supervisory experience.
• License or Certification: None

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate activities of cooks and workers.
• Inform Food & Beverage staff of menu specials and out of stock items.
• Prepare special meals or substitute items.
• Monitor stock of kitchen supplies and food.
• Maintain kitchen logs for safety programs and product quality.
• Assist management in hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, and coaching employees.
• Follow all company safety policies and report hazards to management.

Skills

Kitchen supervision

Food presentation

Portion control

Stock management

Safety compliance

Team leadership

Hiring & training

Guest service

Education

Technical, Trade, or Vocational School Degree

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

• Supervise and coordinate activities of cooks and workers.
• Determine how food should be presented and create decorative food displays.
• Ensure proper portion, arrangement, and food garnish to be served.
• Monitor the quantity of food that is prepared.
• Inform Food & Beverage service staff of menu specials and out of stock menu items.
• Prepare special meals or substitute items.
• Assist cooks and kitchen staff with various tasks.
• Provide cooks with needed items.
• Monitor stock of kitchen supplies and food.
• Maintain kitchen logs for food safety program and food products.
• Ensure the quality of the food items and notify manager if a product does not meet specifications.
• Assist management in hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, counseling, disciplining, and motivating and coaching employees.
• Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures; report maintenance needs, accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager; complete safety training and certifications.
• Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional; maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect company assets.
• Address guests’ service needs.
• Speak with others using clear and professional language.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others; support team to reach common goals; listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees.
• Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards.
• Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time.
• Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping.
• Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 25 pounds without assistance.
• Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION

• Education: Technical, Trade, or Vocational School Degree.
• Related Work Experience: 4 to 6 years of related work experience.
• Supervisory Experience: At least 2 years of supervisory experience.
• License or Certification: None

At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated.Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.

The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts, with over 120 properties in more than 35 countries, offers the promise of authentic experiences that evoke lasting, treasured memories. Our more than 100 years of experience, beginning in 1906 under the Italian CIGA brand – a collection of Europe's most celebrated and iconic properties – serves as a solid foundation as we continuously evolve to exceed the desires of the luxury traveler.

From legendary palaces and remote retreats to timeless modern classics, each luxury hotel and resort is a unique and cherished expression of its locale – a portal to the destination’s cultural charms and treasures.

If you are someone with an appreciation for evocative storytelling, a keen interest and passion for this destination's heritage, and a desire to deliver genuine, personalized, and anticipatory hospitality, then we invite you on our journey.

In joining The Luxury Collection, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, beginyour purpose,belongto an amazing globalteam, andbecomethe best version of you.