Sous Chef (National Talent) - Jumeirah Al Qasr

Dubai Holding; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious hotel under Dubai Holding seeks a Sous Chef for the Main Kitchen at Jumeirah Al Qasr. The role involves supervising kitchen staff, planning menus, and ensuring high culinary standards. Ideal candidates are UAE Nationals with a Diploma in Catering, experience in luxury settings, and proficiency in relevant software. The position offers a tax-free salary and various employee benefits, making it an excellent opportunity for motivated professionals.

Benefits

Tax-free salary

Generous F&B benefits

Reduced hotel rates

Excellent leave and healthcare package

Flights home

Life insurance

Functional incentives

Qualifications

• UAE National with a Family Book required.
• Two years experience in similar role in luxury property or branded restaurant.
• Health & Safety certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise kitchen staff and maintain cooking standards.
• Help plan menus and create recipes.
• Coordinate training and optimize kitchen resources.

Skills

Leadership

Menu Planning

Food Safety Standards

Culinary Skills

Education

Diploma in Catering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Opera PMS

HotSoS

Job description

About Jumeirah & the Hotel:

Jumeirah, a global leader in luxury hospitality and a member of Dubai Holding, operates an exceptional portfolio of 31 properties, including 33 signature F&B restaurants, across the Middle East, Europe, Asia and Africa. In 1999, Jumeirah changed the face of luxury hospitality with the opening of the iconic Jumeirah Burj Al Arab and the brand is now renowned worldwide for its distinguished beachfront resorts, esteemed city hotels and luxury residences. From the contemporary Maldivian island paradise at Jumeirah Olhahali Island to the art-inspired Jumeirah Capri Palace in Italy and the modern twist on a British classic at Jumeirah Carlton Tower in London, the brand has become synonymous with warm and generous service and the ability to craft distinctive and purposeful experiences that bring joy to guests from across the world.

Madinat Jumeirah, Jumeirah’s mega-resort is home to four ultra-luxurious hotels – Jumeirah Al Naseem, Jumeirah Al Qasr, Jumeirah Mina Al Salam and Jumeirah Dar Al Masyaf – all nestled within 3km of picturesque waterways connected by traditional abras. The megaresort boasts 2km of pristine beach, the award-winning Talise Spa and state-of-the-art fitness and leisure facilities, as well as exclusive accommodations ranging from penthouses and suites to private summerhouse experiences with unrivalled benefits including a leading conference and banqueting centre. Madinat Jumeirah is also home to over 50 world-class restaurants and bars, as well as a traditional souk featuring Arabian shopping stands, barrows and stalls with a blend of boutique brands, souvenir gift shops, and luxury fashion and jewellery outlets.

About the Job:

An opportunity has arisen for a Sous Chef to join Main Kitchen in Jumeirah Al Qasr. The main duties and responsibilities of this role:

• Supervise kitchen staff and maintain cooking standards.
• Help plan menus, create and test recipes, and attend daily meetings with Executive Sous Chef.
• Write accurate product specifications and standard recipes for system and material management use.
• Plan weekly staff rosters, monitor daily adjustments, and manage overtime, holidays, and absenteeism.
• Liaise with Chief Steward to maintain kitchen cleanliness and support smooth kitchen operations by optimizing resources.
• Coordinate training, motivate the team, cook as needed, and maintain Madinat Jumeirah quality standards.

About You:

The ideal candidate for this position will have the following experience and qualifications:

• UAE National with a Family Book as per government requirements.
• Two years of experience in the same role in a 5-star luxury property or a standalone/branded restaurant.
• Diploma in Catering required; Health & Safety certification preferred.
• Fluent in English, both oral and written.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office products, Opera PMS (Cloud) and HotSoS.

Aboutthe Benefits:

We offer an attractive tax-free salary, paid in Dirhams (AED), the local currency of the UAE. In addition, we offer generous F&B benefits, reduced hotel rates across our properties globally, excellent leave and health care package, flights home, life insurance, functional incentives and other employee benefits making the role attractive to high performers and any applicant looking for a career with one of the most luxurious brands in the hospitality industry.