Sous Chef | Dubai | New Opening Restaurant

Recruit for Africa PTY Limited; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Sous Chef for a new opening restaurant in Dubai. The role involves overseeing operations for a New York-style pizza and a breakfast café. Candidates must have culinary training and proven experience in similar roles, strong leadership skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. A salary package between AED 8,000 and 9,000 is offered, including accommodation and transport allowances.

Benefits

Accommodation

Transport allowance

Joining flights and visa

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef or similar role.
• Fluent in English with solid communication skills.
• Valid passport with sufficient validity for travel.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all kitchen operations for both brand concepts.
• Manage and train kitchen staff, maintaining culinary standards.
• Implement quality control for ingredients and food preparation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Kitchen safety and hygiene

New York-style pizza preparation

Café/breakfast concept expertise

Education

Certificate or diploma in culinary arts

Job description

Sous Chef | Dubai | New Opening Restaurant

We are seeking a passionate SOUS CHEF to lead this new, exciting joint-kitchen concept in Dubai. This unique role involves overseeing two distinct brands from a single kitchen: a dedicated New York-Style Pizza brand and a modern Breakfast Cafe menu. The ideal candidate will be a creative and skilled professional ready to manage the high-paced demands of both concepts in this new opening restaurant.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee all kitchen operations for both the pizza and cafe concepts, ensuring efficiency, consistency, and a seamless flow
• Lead menu creation and development, while upholding the distinct identity and quality of each brand.
• Implement rigorous quality control standards for all ingredients, food preparation, and final dishes.
• Manage and train kitchen staff, fostering a positive and productive environment and maintaining high culinary standards.
• Directly participate in food preparation, ensuring all dishes are prepared accurately and efficiently.
• Manage inventory and ordering, minimizing waste and controlling food costs.
• Maintain impeccable standards of kitchen hygiene and safety, ensuring compliance with all health regulations.
• Collaborate with management to develop new promotions and menu offerings
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues that arise in the kitchen, from equipment problems to staff concerns.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef or similar role, with specific experience in both New York-style pizza and cafe/breakfast concepts.
• A certificate or diploma in culinary arts or a related field
• Fluent in English, with excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively manage staff and interact with management.
• Must possess a valid passport with sufficient remaining validity for travel and visa processing.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• In-depth knowledge of kitchen health, safety, and hygiene regulations.

Salary Package:

• AED 8 – 9 000 – CTC
• Joining flights and visa

Salary breakdown:

• 60% Basic Salary
• 30% Accommodation
• 10% Transport allowance

To apply for Sous Chef | Dubai | New Opening Restaurant, please send yourCV in WORD document WITH UP-TO-DATE EMPLOYMENT HISTORY AND A FULL-LENGTH PHOTO INSERTED ON THE CV.

We appreciate all applications. However, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further assessment, within 10 working days of the application.

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