Sous Chef – Employee Restaurant (Arabic Cuisine)

Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel in the UAE is seeking a Sous Chef for their employee restaurant specializing in Arabic cuisine. The role involves supervising kitchen operations, planning menus, and ensuring food safety standards are met. The ideal candidate should have proven experience in Arabic culinary arts along with leadership and organizational skills. Join a dynamic team dedicated to providing quality dining experiences for employees.

Benefits

Professional training and development

Opportunities for internal mobility

Nurturing work environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef or Chef de Partie specializing in Arabic cuisine.
• Strong knowledge of traditional Arabic dishes and cooking techniques.
• Excellent leadership and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily kitchen operations for the employee restaurant.
• Plan and execute menus featuring traditional Arabic dishes with consistency and creativity.
• Train and mentor kitchen team members.

Skills

Leadership

Organization

Knowledge of traditional Arabic dishes

Culinary techniques

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent certification

Job description

About Hyatt

At Hyatt, care connects us. It all starts with people who care. We believe in the power of belonging – making people feel at home no matter where they are in the world. We turn trips into journeys, encounters into experiences, and jobs into careers. Join a team that is making travel more human, connected, and sustainable. Here, everyone’s role matters. Opportunities are yours to shape, and your individuality is celebrated.

The Role

As Sous Chef – Employee Restaurant (Arabic Cuisine), you will oversee the culinary operations of the employee dining facility, ensuring authentic Arabic cuisine is prepared to the highest standards. Your role is essential in creating a nourishing and enjoyable dining experience for our colleagues, reflecting Hyatt’s commitment to care and quality.

Responsibilities include

• Supervise daily kitchen operations for the employee restaurant.
• Plan and execute menus featuring traditional Arabic dishes with consistency and creativity.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and sustainability standards.
• Train and mentor kitchen team members to maintain quality and efficiency.
• Monitor inventory, control food costs, and manage supplier relationships.
• Maintain high standards of presentation and taste across all dishes.
• Support initiatives that promote health, wellness, and sustainability in colleague dining.

What We Offer

At Hyatt, we open doors. There’s a home for every stage of your career. With us, you’ll discover a career you didn’t know existed. We nurture curiosity and provide opportunities for professional training, development, and internal mobility across brands and geographies.

Qualifications

Who You Are:

• Proven experience as Sous Chef or Chef de Partie specializing in Arabic cuisine.
• Strong knowledge of traditional Arabic dishes and cooking techniques.
• Culinary degree or equivalent certification preferred.
• Excellent leadership and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with HACCP and food safety standards.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and maintain consistency.