Sous Chef – Middle Eastern Cuisine (Pre-Opening)

Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel & Residences; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 223,000 - 357,000; Full time

Job summary

Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel & Residences is launching a brand-new restaurant and seeks a Sous Chef specializing in Middle Eastern cuisine. You will lead pre-opening kitchen setup, develop menus, and train the team to deliver authentic flavors with innovation.

The ideal candidate brings luxury-hotel experience in ME cuisine, strong leadership, and a passion for elevated dining. Join us to help create Abu Dhabi's next culinary destination from the ground up.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef in Middle Eastern cuisine within luxury hotels or high-end restaurants.
• Pre-opening experience is highly desirable.
• Strong leadership and team development skills.
• Passion for culinary excellence and innovation.
• Excellent knowledge of food safety and quality standards.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the pre-opening setup of the kitchen, including menu development, SOP implementation, and team training.
• Assist in leading daily kitchen operations, ensuring consistency, quality, and presentation excellence.
• Showcase expertise in traditional and contemporary Middle Eastern cuisine.
• Train, coach, and inspire culinary colleagues to achieve the highest standards.
• Maintain strict food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards.
• Deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Monitor food costs, minimize waste, and support profitability goals.

Skills

Middle Eastern cuisine

Leadership

Pre-opening experience

Food safety

Job description

Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel & Residences is launching a brand-new restaurant and seeks a Sous Chef specializing in Middle Eastern cuisine. You will lead pre-opening kitchen setup, develop menus, and train the team to deliver authentic flavors with innovation.

The ideal candidate brings luxury-hotel experience in ME cuisine, strong leadership, and a passion for elevated dining. Join us to help create Abu Dhabi's next culinary destination from the ground up.