Sous Chef: Lead Craft in Elegant British-Med Kitchen

InterContinental 62s Group plc; Dubai; On-site; AED 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kimpton Sevn Dubai's Apsley is seeking a Sous Chef to lead daily kitchen operations, delivering contemporary British and Mediterranean-inspired cuisine with passion and precision.

Reporting to the Chef de Cuisine, you will mentor the kitchen brigade, uphold HACCP standards, and ensure memorable dining experiences across all meals in a pre-opening, luxury setting. This hands-on leadership role offers growth within an internationally renowned hospitality group.

Qualifications

• Culinary qualification or equivalent certification preferred.
• 3–5 years culinary experience in upscale or luxury dining.
• Minimum 1–2 years in a Sous Chef or senior supervisory role.
• Experience in British, European, Mediterranean concepts preferred.
• GCC/Dubai experience beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support daily culinary operations across all meal periods.
• Lead service periods and ensure smooth kitchen execution.
• Supervise food preparation, presentation, and quality standards.
• Coach and develop junior culinary talent and maintain standards.
• Maintain HACCP, food safety, and hygiene standards.
• Pre-opening support and SOP implementation.

Skills

Culinary experience

Leadership

Team management

Pre-opening

GCC/Dubai exp

Education

Culinary qualification

Job description

Kimpton Sevn Dubai's Apsley is seeking a Sous Chef to lead daily kitchen operations, delivering contemporary British and Mediterranean-inspired cuisine with passion and precision.

Reporting to the Chef de Cuisine, you will mentor the kitchen brigade, uphold HACCP standards, and ensure memorable dining experiences across all meals in a pre-opening, luxury setting. This hands-on leadership role offers growth within an internationally renowned hospitality group.