Sous Chef - Lead French-Mediterranean Kitchen

7 Management; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ISBA by Bagatelle Dubai seeks a Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations, ensuring high standards of quality, consistency, and presentation across venues. You will lead and train kitchen staff, oversee mise en place, and contribute to menu execution and guest satisfaction.

The role focuses on operational excellence, cost control, hygiene, and collaboration with management and service teams to deliver seamless dining experiences in a premium setting.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Culinary Arts or related field.
• 5-7 years of culinary experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or Sous Chef role.
• Strong knowledge of kitchen operations, production flow, and menu execution.
• Strong knowledge and hands-on experience in French-Mediterranean cuisine, including traditional ingredients, preparation techniques, and presentation standards.
• Proven experience in cost management and inventory control.

Responsibilities

• Operational Excellence: Assists in managing daily kitchen operations, ensuring smooth workflow and adherence to recipes, portion sizes, and presentation standards.
• Menu Execution and Quality Control: Implements menus developed by the Head Chef while ensuring that all dishes meet established taste, freshness, and presentation standards.
• Leadership and Team Supervision: Leads and motivates kitchen staff during service to ensure efficiency, discipline, and teamwork.
• Inventory and Cost Management: Supervises ordering, receiving, and stock rotation processes to maintain optimal inventory levels.
• Health, Safety, and Hygiene: Ensures all kitchen operations comply with food safety and hygiene regulations.
• Collaboration and Communication: Works closely with the Head Chef, restaurant management, and service teams to ensure seamless coordination during service and special events.

Skills

Culinary operations

Kitchen management

Food safety HACCP

French-Mediterranean cuisine

Team supervision

Education

Diploma or Degree in Culinary Arts

Job description

ISBA by Bagatelle Dubai seeks a Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations, ensuring high standards of quality, consistency, and presentation across venues. You will lead and train kitchen staff, oversee mise en place, and contribute to menu execution and guest satisfaction.

The role focuses on operational excellence, cost control, hygiene, and collaboration with management and service teams to deliver seamless dining experiences in a premium setting.