Sous Chef (Pastry)

Miral Experiences; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Miral Experiences seeks a Chef de Partie to join the Food & Beverage team in Abu Dhabi. The role focuses on managing an assigned outlet kitchen, handling requisitions, scheduling, and maintaining food cost, while upholding health and safety standards.

The candidate should have 1–2 years in a similar role or 3 years as Chef de Partie, with strong English skills and interpersonal abilities to work with colleagues and clients in a five-star hotel environment.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years in the same role or 3 years as Chef de Partie in a five-star hotel or similar.
• Good English skills both written and verbal.
• Interpersonal skills and ability to develop good working relationships with colleagues, management and external clients.

Responsibilities

• Display a friendly, helpful attitude while communicating with guests and colleagues.
• Represent and promote Miral Experiences in a professional manner at all times.
• Assist in achieving department and company objectives and KPIs.
• Adhere to UAE laws, health, safety and environmental policies, reporting safety concerns.
• Guide chefs on cooking details to develop their skills.
• Observe cooking processes to ensure methods and portions meet specifications.
• In absence of Executive Sous Chef or Executive Chef, assume kitchen responsibility.
• Ensure preparations follow correct recipes and timing.
• Store perishable foods under proper refrigerated conditions.
• Assist with material usage and maintain cleanliness and hygiene.

Skills

English proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Miral Experiences is a region’s leader in the management and operation of world-class, award-winning immersive attractions and experiences across Abu Dhabi. Our diverse portfolio includes some of the most iconic entertainment and leisure destinations, including Ferrari World Yas Island Abu Dhabi, Yas Waterworld Yas Island Abu Dhabi, Warner Bros. World™ Yas Island Abu Dhabi, SeaWorld Yas Island Abu Dhabi, CLYMB™ Yas Island Abu Dhabi, and TeamLab. Phenomena Abu Dhabi, and CLYMB™ Abu Dhabi, as well as cultural treasures like Qasr Al Watan.

We specialize in crafting unique experiences that cater to all tastes and ages, delivering a seamless blend of thrills, joy, and discovery. Our attractions are designed to ignite the imagination and create unforgettable memories for visitors from around the world. Whether you're seeking excitement, relaxation, or cultural enrichment, we offer something for everyone.

About the Role

To ensure a smooth and efficient operation in the Food & Beverage department in relation to the company core process; thus directly impacting the delivery of the experience. This position manages an assigned outlet kitchen. Responsible for managing food requisitions, effective scheduling and food cost. Maintains health and safety standards in the kitchen and conducts professional development training for the team of Chef de Parties, Specialty Chef, Demi Chef de Partie and Commis.

Key Responsibilities

• To display a friendly, helpful and cheerful attitude while communicating effectively with our guests and fellow colleagues in order to support Farah strategy and values
• To represent and promote Farah in a positive manner at all times in order to maintain a professional brand image to all concerned stakeholders
• To help achieve department and company objectives, action plans and key performance indicators
• To enforce and adhere to all UAE laws, health, safety & environmental policies, industry and company rules and regulations, reporting any safety concerns or incidents to management in order to minimize risk and maintain a clean safe and hygienic environment for all guests and colleagues
• Engage each guest as a unique individual and listen attentively to their requests
• Adhere to all emergency procedures, ensuring guest safety and participate in an evacuation if necessary
• To give guidance and instructions to chefs on fine points of cooking in order to develop and enhance their cooking skills
• To observe workers engaged in preparing, portioning, and garnishing foods in order to ensure that methods of cooking and garnishing and sizes of portions are as prescribed
• To give instructions to cooking personnel in fine points of cooking
• To assume responsibility for kitchen in absence of Executive Sous Chef or Executive Chef
• To ensure that preparation is carried out to the correct specifications and recipes in a timely manner
• To ensure that all perishable foods are stored under refrigerated conditions
• To ensure proper use of materials in a continuous effort
• To ensure the proper use of knives & chopping boards by using the color coded guidelines
• To support organization's goals and values
• To ensure basic cleaning of work areas and carry out temperature control checks

Qualifications & Experience

• 1-2 years’ same role or 3 years as a Chef de Partie in five star hotel or similar
• Good English skills both written and verbal
• Interpersonal skills
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel and Power Point software programs
• Ability to develop good working relationships with colleagues, management and external clients
• Multiple language skills (native language and English language)

Shape the Future with Us

At Miral Experiences, we don’t just create world-class destinations - we create unforgettable memories for our guests and remarkable careers for our people.

From theme parks and attractions to guest services and behind-the-scenes roles, every member of our team plays a part in delivering exceptional experiences. We’re driven by passion, powered by innovation, and committed to excellence in everything we do.

We’re looking for passionate, driven, and talented individuals who are ready to grow, lead, and make a difference. No matter your background or expertise, there's a place for you at Miral Experiences.