Sous Chef

Waldorf Astoria Kuwait; Dubai; On-site; AED 112,000 - 223,000; Full time

Job summary

Hilton in Dubai is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to lead daily kitchen operations and deliver exceptional guest experiences. You will coach the culinary team, manage production lists, check lines, and expedite service, while developing seasonal menus and daily specials.

Collaborating closely with Front of House and Back of House, you will uphold health, safety, sanitation and alcohol standards and support inventory, ordering and scheduling to ensure smooth operations and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Experience leading culinary teams in fast-paced kitchens.
• Ability to manage outlets or banquets with hands-on coaching.
• Knowledge of health, safety and sanitation standards.
• Strong collaboration with Front of House and Back of House teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary team operations with hands-on guidance to kitchen staff.
• Oversee production lists, line checks and service expediting.
• Develop seasonal menus, features and daily specials.
• Foster cross-department collaboration to ensure seamless service.
• Assist with inventory, ordering and scheduling duties.
• Maintain compliance with health, safety, sanitation and alcohol regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Hospitality

Integrity

Teamwork

Ownership

Job description

Job Description:

Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You

Picture yourself brightening someone’s day. When you join our Hotels team, that’s exactly what you’ll do every time you come to work! As aSous Chef, you’re not just leading daily kitchen operations – you’re spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.

Responsibilities

Heres what youll do during a typical day:

• Lead culinary team operations: Provide hands-on leadership and in-the-moment coaching to kitchen staff, with either a focus on Outlets or Banquets
• Oversee production and service: Manage daily kitchen operations, including creating and monitoring production lists, completing line checks, and expediting service periods
• Enhance menu offerings: Develop and implement seasonal menus, promotional features, and daily specials
• Promote cross-department collaboration: Foster strong, positive relationships between Front of House and Back of House teams to ensure seamless operations
• Provide administrative support: Assist with inventory management, ordering, and scheduling
• Uphold regulatory standards: Maintain compliance with health, safety, sanitation, and alcohol awareness regulations, ensuring the highest standards of guest and team member wellbeing

Qualifications

What It Takes to Make the Stay

At Hilton, our core values define what it takes to succeed here and guide the qualities we look for in every team member:

A passion for spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality. Acting with Integrity and always doing the right thing. Inspiring others through Leadership. A belief that Teamwork drives the best outcomes. A sense of Ownership and accountability. And a focus on the Now, bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.

Join an Award-Winning Workplace Culture

At Hilton, we don’t just deliver exceptional experiences for our guests—we build an exceptional workplace for the Team Members who make it all possible. As a global leader in hospitality, we’ve welcomed more than 3 billion guests worldwide, all while staying true to our founding vision: to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality.

Our award-winning culture has earned us repeated recognition on the World’s Best Workplaces list by Great Place to Work and Fortune. With our suite of world-class brands,and a company-wide commitment to providing the best stay for every guest, we’re setting new standards for the future of travel.

Whether you’re starting your career or exploring something new, Hilton supports your journey every step of the way. Come for the job, stay for the career—and help us make every stay a little more magical.

Curious about life at Hilton? Explore our Careers Blog to see why we’re more than a great place to stay—we’re a great place to work.

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