Sous Chef Specialty - Japanese Peruvian Cuisine

Atlantis; Dubai; On-site; AED 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantis The Royal in Dubai seeks a Sous Chef Specialty to support Japanese and Peruvian culinary operations. You will work closely with the Chef de Cuisine to lead kitchen operations, maintain high food quality, supervise colleagues, and ensure hygiene standards are met in a luxury hospitality environment.

The role emphasizes specialty cuisine leadership, collaboration with departments, and ongoing training to sustain service excellence in a premier resort.

Qualifications

• 5 years in a five-star international hotel chain.
• 1–2 years in a similar Sous Chef role.
• Hands-on experience with Japanese and Peruvian cuisine.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Chef de Cuisine with daily kitchen operations.
• Lead and organize kitchen activities to ensure high standards.
• Oversee Japanese and Peruvian menus and preparation.
• Maintain hygiene and sanitation across assigned areas.
• Coordinate with other departments for service excellence.
• Supervise culinary colleagues and training.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Japanese cuisine

Peruvian cuisine

Food hygiene

Team supervision

Job description

Job Snapshot

Sous Chef Specialty - Japanese Peruvian Cuisine Job Snapshot Role: Sous Chef Specialty Location: Dubai, UAE Industry: Hospitality Function: Chef/Culinary/Kitchen Management Experience: 5 years in a 5-star international chain, including 1 to 2 years in a similar role Job Type: Full Time Position Overview Atlantis Resorts is hiring a Sous Chef Specialty in Dubai, UAE to support Japanese and Peruvian culinary operations at Atlantis The Royal. Working closely with the Chef de Cuisine, the role helps lead kitchen operations, maintain exceptional food preparation and service standards, supervise colleagues, enforce hygiene requirements and ensure the specialty kitchen operates efficiently within established procedures.

Job Details

Country: UAE City: Dubai Industry: Hospitality Function: Chef/Culinary/Kitchen Management Salary: Not disclosed Gender: No Preference Candidate Nationality: Not specified Job Type: Full Time Work Arrangement: On-site

About the Role

As Sous Chef Specialty, you will assist the Chef de Cuisine in leading, managing and organizing the kitchen according to Atlantis operating standards. The position combines specialty culinary expertise with day-to-day kitchen leadership. You will help ensure colleagues consistently deliver the required level of food quality, hygiene, organization and service while maintaining an efficient working environment.

Specialty Kitchen Operations

• Assist the Chef de Cuisine with daily kitchen operations.
• Support the preparation and execution of Japanese and Peruvian cuisine.
• Organize operational requirements according to established procedures.
• Maintain high standards throughout food preparation and service.
• Ensure sufficient stocks of required working materials are available.
• Support smooth coordination between the kitchen and other departments.
• Follow established Standard Operating Procedures across assigned areas.

Kitchen Leadership

You will direct, supervise and motivate culinary colleagues to perform consistently at the expected service level. Working alongside the Chef de Cuisine, you will help organize the team, reinforce operating procedures and maintain disciplined execution during service. The role also involves supporting colleague training and ensuring team members understand the standards expected within the specialty kitchen.

Hygiene and Sanitation

• Maintain proper hygiene throughout areas under your responsibility.
• Ensure sanitation procedures are consistently followed.
• Reinforce established kitchen operating standards.
• Monitor working practices and address deviations when identified.
• Help maintain an organized and professional culinary environment.

About You

Candidates must have five years of experience within a five-star international hotel chain, including one to two years in a similar position. Previous hands‑on experience with Japanese and Peruvian cuisine is required. You should also be capable of supporting kitchen leadership, supervising colleagues, maintaining service standards and working effectively with other departments in a luxury hospitality environment.

Working at Atlantis

Working at Atlantis offers a competitive tax‑free salary paid in UAE Dirhams, together with food and beverage privileges, discounted rates at Kerzner properties worldwide, comprehensive health insurance with dental coverage, annual flights home, life insurance, an incentive program, and colleague wellness and social initiatives.

Colleagues also have access to professional training, career mobility and internal growth opportunities across the Kerzner portfolio.

About Atlantis The Royal

Atlantis The Royal is part of Kerzner International and is located on Dubai 's Palm Island. The resort features 760 rooms, suites and signature penthouses alongside Michelin-starred and celebrity chef dining, immersive wellness and luxury guest experiences. More than 6,000 colleagues representing 129 nationalities contribute to the wider Atlantis Dubai operation.