Sous Chef

Rotana Hotels; Dubai; On-site; AED 223,000 - 391,000; Full time

Job summary

Rotana Hotels in Dubai seeks a dynamic Sous Chef to lead the main and outlet kitchens, ensuring quality and presentation in line with standardized menus and SOPs.

You will train culinary teams, monitor food costs, and uphold HACCP and hygiene standards required by municipality regulations, while contributing to event menu concepts and staff development.

Qualifications

• Experience in hotel kitchen environments preferred.
• Knowledge of HACCP and hygiene standards.
• Ability to train and supervise culinary staff.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the main/outlet kitchen ensuring quality and consistent presentation per SOPs and menus.
• Monitor production standards to maintain highest quality.
• Control food costs and waste through efficient kitchen operations.
• Contribute to concept ideas and menus for events and functions.
• Ensure HACCP compliance and municipal hygiene requirements at all times.
• Provide ongoing on-the-job training for culinary staff and promote health & safety.

Skills

Kitchen management

Food preparation

Quality control

HACCP knowledge

Job description

We are currently seeking for passionate and dynamic Kitchen professionals who pride themselves on their ability to deliver extraordinary levels of customer service and provide creative solutions to our guests.

As a Sous Chef you are responsible for the smooth operation of the main / outlet kitchen with emphasis on quality, presentation within the guidelines of the standardized menus and employee training, whereby your role will include key responsibilities such as:

• Supervise the main / outlet kitchen in the preparation and presentation of all food items in accordance with the hotel’s SOPs and standardized menu guidelines
• Monitor regular standards of production to ensure highest level of quality
• Monitor all aspects pertaining to the control of the hotel’s food cost
• Participate in the drafting of concept ideas and menus for all special events and functions while encouraging all employees to put forward their ideas and utilizing them wherever practical
• Ensure HACCP standards are implemented and follow the appropriate hygiene standards as per Municipality requirements at all times
• Ensure consistent on the job training session for culinary colleagues and promote health & safety