Sous Chef | Lead Pre-Opening Kitchen & Menu Innovation

Sarood Hospitality; Dubai; On-site; AED 134,000 - 223,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare & life insurance

Paid annual leave

Staff discounts

Learning & development

Internal mobility

Competitive salary in AED

Job summary

Sarood Hospitality in Dubai invites an experienced Sous Chef to join the pre-opening team of our new concept. You will assist the Chef de Cuisine and Executive Chef in daily planning, supervise kitchen operations, and ensure adherence to Sarood's culinary standards.

You will lead and mentor kitchen staff, help develop seasonal menus, manage inventory and food costs, and uphold HACCP and hygiene compliance to deliver outstanding guest dining experiences.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Culinary Arts or related field.
• 3–5 years culinary experience in a quality restaurant or hotel environment.
• 1–2 years in Sous Chef role.
• Experience leading kitchen teams and developing staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Chef de Cuisine and Executive Chef in daily planning, coordination and supervision of kitchen operations.
• Oversee food preparation, cooking, and presentation to meet quality, consistency, and presentation standards.
• Support development and implementation of seasonal menus and promotional offerings while maintaining brand standards.
• Supervise, train and mentor kitchen colleagues with focus on hygiene, HACCP and safety regulations.
• Monitor inventory, ordering processes and stock control to minimize waste and control costs.
• Conduct regular quality checks on food products and kitchen cleanliness to ensure exceptional standards.

Skills

Leadership

Menu development

Inventory management

Communication

Education

Diploma or Degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, or a related field

Job description

Sarood Hospitality in Dubai invites an experienced Sous Chef to join the pre-opening team of our new concept. You will assist the Chef de Cuisine and Executive Chef in daily planning, supervise kitchen operations, and ensure adherence to Sarood's culinary standards.

You will lead and mentor kitchen staff, help develop seasonal menus, manage inventory and food costs, and uphold HACCP and hygiene compliance to deliver outstanding guest dining experiences.