Sous Chef Greek Cuisine

Siham International Trading Co.; Dubai; On-site; AED 220,000 - 441,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Visa & relocation support

Job summary

Siham International Trading Co. in Dubai seeks an exceptional Sous Chef to lead a Greek fine-dining concept, blending authentic Mediterranean flavours with contemporary presentation.

This seasonal six-month role is based in Saudi Arabia with visa and relocation support provided. You will develop menus, set plating standards and oversee kitchen operations to ensure consistent, high-quality dining experiences.

Qualifications

• Experience leading fine-dining kitchens.
• Knowledge of Greek cuisine and Mediterranean flavours.
• Ability to translate culinary vision into actionable kitchen operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the culinary vision and execution of the Greek fine-dining concept.
• Develop a sophisticated menu inspired by Greek heritage and regional diversity.
• Create signature dishes and establish plating standards and portion controls.
• Oversee recipe development, tastings and final menu approval.
• Ensure flavour, quality, presentation and consistency across service.
• Maintain authenticity of Turkish cuisine while adapting to a contemporary luxury dining environment.
• Lead pre-opening culinary activities and translate vision into a fully operational restaurant.

Job description

We are seeking an exceptional Sous Chef to lead the culinary direction to celebrate Greek culinary heritage, regional diversity and exceptional ingredients, bringing together authentic Greek flavours and traditional techniques with a sophisticated, contemporary fine-dining approach.

The Sous Chef will be responsible for bringing the Greek culinary concept to life, combining authentic Mediterranean flavours, traditional techniques and premium ingredients with contemporary fine-dining presentation and execution.

The successful candidate will have a deep understanding of Taverna style Greek cuisine.

This is a seasonal 6 month role is based in Saudi Arabia, visa and relocation support is provided.

Culinary & Concept Leadership

• Lead the culinary vision and execution of the Greek fine-dining concept.
• Develop a sophisticated menu inspired by Greek culinary heritage and regional diversity.
• Create signature dishes that combine traditional Greek flavours and techniques with modern culinary approaches.
• Develop recipes, specifications, plating standards and portion controls.
• Lead menu tastings, trials and final menu development.
• Ensure exceptional standards of flavour, quality, presentation and consistency across every service.
• Maintain the authenticity and integrity of Turkish cuisine while adapting the experience to a contemporary luxury dining environment.

Pre-Opening & Concept Development

• Lead all culinary aspects of the restaurant pre-opening.
• Work closely with senior management to translate the culinary vision into a fully operational restaurant.
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