Sous Chef

The Arts Club Dubai; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxurious private club in Dubai is seeking an experienced Sous Chef. The role involves managing kitchen operations, producing high-quality dishes, and collaborating with the Head Chef. Candidates should have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in fine dining, excellent organizational skills, and a strong team management ability. Competitive remuneration and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Demonstrate integrity and maintain confidentiality.
• Self-motivated and capable of continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Create and produce quality food items.
• Manage kitchen efficiently and professionally.
• Coordinate with Head Chef on menu plans and costing.

Skills

Experience in luxury hotels or fine dining restaurants

Strong organizational and time management skills

Excellent team management skills

Problem-solving abilities

Excellent level of English

Education

Internationally recognized professional certification

Job description

Overview

ABOUT US

The Arts Club Dubai is located in the heart of the DIFC, spanning four floors and 65,000 square feet, in ICD Brookfield Place designed by Foster + Partners. It is the first international outpost of the historic private members’ club, established in 1863 in Mayfair, London. The Club’s membership is a growing community of diverse and dynamic people from various cultures and sectors, locally and internationally.

A lifestyle for our members.

The Club provides its members with a home away from home: a sanctuary for those seeking comfort, hospitality and elegance, with quality, service and attention to detail that leaves them wanting for nothing.

The Arts Club Dubai presents an exciting opportunity for a talented artisan to join our passionate and creative team.

As a member of the management team, the Sous Chef will assist the Head Chef in running the assigned kitchen as an independent profit center, in line with the outlet’s operating concept and performance standards, ensuring maximum member satisfaction and deputising in the Head Chef’s absence. The role operates within budget to consistently ensure the highest quality of all food served while controlling costs to maximize gross profit and support the outlet’s financial success.

Responsibilities

Your main duties and responsibilities are :

• Create and produce quality daily and seasonal food items, and assist the Head Chef in developing and changing menus according to outlet operation, market and business goals requirements
• Conduct regular demonstrations of existing or new dishes
• Ensure the kitchen is managed efficiently and professionally, and that sections are prepared and ready for service at each meal period
• Coordinate with the Head Chef and Executive Chef on menu plans, descriptions, costing, photographing and breakdown of all dishes
• Make purchases of food and kitchen items within the agreed budget, to maximise gross profit and achieve food cost targets as set by the Head Chef
• Carry out stock takes of food items to ensure adequate supply and inspect quality to ensure statutory compliance
• Provide support and training to all sections of the kitchen, including usage of kitchen equipment, menu knowledge, job role expectations and future development of each chef
• Ensure that colleagues follow the rules set by the Club and by law regarding hygiene, stock rotation, dating, storage, temperature control of refrigerators, pest control, reporting of faulty equipment, and absenteeism
• Be proactive in preventing waste of food and over-production by managing mise-en-place and minimizing food orders, gas, electricity and water consumption

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have the following experience and skills :

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in the same role in luxury hotels or fine dining restaurants, preferably Michelin-starred
• Internationally recognized professional certification
• Excellent level of English, written and spoken
• Strong organizational and time management skills with a high degree of flexibility
• Excellent team management skills with strong problem-solving abilities
• Demonstrate integrity in all dealings and maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Self-motivated and capable of continuous improvement
• Ability to work long shifts and stand for extended periods

Benefits

The Arts Club Dubai offers a competitive and attractive remuneration and benefits package.