Sous Chef - Wavehouse Kitchen Operations - Atlantis Resorts - Dubai, UAE

Atlantis; Dubai; On-site; AED 156,240 - 200,880; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax‑free salary paid in UAE Dirhams

Comprehensive medical insurance including dental coverage

Annual return flight allowance

Employee dining benefits within resort outlets

Discounted stays across Kerzner properties worldwide

Incentive programs and colleague engagement initiatives

Access to structured culinary training and internal career progression opportunities

Job summary

Atlantis in Dubai is hiring a Sous Chef to support culinary leadership within Wavehouse, overseeing daily kitchen execution and food preparation standards in a high-volume environment. You will closely work with the Chef de Cuisine to maintain operational consistency and enforce hygiene compliance.

The perfect candidate has a diploma in catering, a minimum of 5 years experience in a five-star hotel, and strong leadership capabilities. Enjoy a tax-free salary, medical insurance and dining benefits while working in a world-class resort.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience within a five-star international hotel chain.
• At least 1 to 2 years experience in a Sous Chef or similar supervisory kitchen role.
• Strong leadership capability in fast-paced, multi-cuisine kitchen environments.
• Ability to manage kitchen teams under pressure while maintaining quality standards.
• Clear communication skills and structured operational discipline.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Chef de Cuisine in managing daily kitchen operations and service preparation.
• Supervise food preparation processes to ensure consistency, quality, and presentation standards.
• Enforce hygiene, sanitation, and food safety regulations in accordance with UAE guidelines.
• Monitor stock levels, ordering procedures, and kitchen inventory control.
• Coordinate with service teams to maintain smooth communication during peak periods.
• Train, mentor, and motivate kitchen staff to meet established performance standards.
• Ensure compliance with standard operating procedures and internal culinary guidelines.

Skills

Culinary leadership and kitchen supervision

Menu execution and quality control

Food safety and hygiene compliance

Inventory and stock management

Staff training and performance development

Service coordination in high-volume hospitality settings

Education

Diploma in Catering or equivalent professional culinary qualification

Job description

Sous Chef at Atlantis Resorts Dubai supports culinary leadership within Wavehouse, overseeing daily kitchen execution, food preparation standards, and team coordination in a high-volume hospitality environment on Palm Jumeirah. This role works closely with the Chef de Cuisine to maintain operational consistency, enforce hygiene compliance, and deliver structured kitchen performance aligned with luxury dining expectations in Dubai.

Job Details

Country: UAE
City: Dubai
Industry: Hospitality
Function: Chef/Culinary/Kitchen Management
Salary: 14000-18000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Chef de Cuisine in managing daily kitchen operations and service preparation
• Supervise food preparation processes to ensure consistency, quality, and presentation standards
• Enforce hygiene, sanitation, and food safety regulations in accordance with UAE guidelines
• Monitor stock levels, ordering procedures, and kitchen inventory control
• Coordinate with service teams to maintain smooth communication during peak periods
• Train, mentor, and motivate kitchen staff to meet established performance standards
• Ensure compliance with standard operating procedures and internal culinary guidelines

Ideal Profile

• Diploma in Catering or equivalent professional culinary qualification
• Minimum 5 years experience within a five-star international hotel chain
• At least 1 to 2 years experience in a Sous Chef or similar supervisory kitchen role
• Strong leadership capability in fast-paced, multi-cuisine kitchen environments
• Ability to manage kitchen teams under pressure while maintaining quality standards
• Clear communication skills and structured operational discipline

Skills Set

• Culinary leadership and kitchen supervision
• Menu execution and quality control
• Food safety and hygiene compliance
• Inventory and stock management
• Staff training and performance development
• Service coordination in high-volume hospitality settings

Why Join Us

• Tax‑free salary paid in UAE Dirhams
• Comprehensive medical insurance including dental coverage
• Annual return flight allowance
• Employee dining benefits within resort outlets
• Discounted stays across Kerzner properties worldwide
• Incentive programs and colleague engagement initiatives
• Access to structured culinary training and internal career progression opportunities