Sr. Sous Chef - UAE

Calo Inc; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Calo is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to join its Central Kitchen team in Dubai, UAE. The role works closely with the Head Chef to oversee daily production, ensuring quality and efficiency at scale.

Ideal candidates will have 6–8 years in culinary roles, including leadership in high-volume kitchens, and a strong understanding of batch cooking, hygiene, and SOPs. Based in Dubai, English communication is essential.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of culinary experience, including at least 2 years as a Sr. Sous Chef or a strong Sous Chef.
• Experience in central kitchens, cloud kitchens, catering operations, or high-volume food production environments.
• Strong understanding of batch cooking, meal preparation, and large-scale production operations.
• Based in Dubai, UAE; strong English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in daily central kitchen operations and production flow.
• Supervise kitchen teams across sections for efficiency and consistency.
• Ensure meals are prepared, portioned, and packed to company standards.
• Monitor food quality, portion control, and recipe adherence.
• Optimize production processes for speed, consistency, and cost.
• Train and mentor kitchen staff on techniques, hygiene, and SOPs.
• Ensure mise en place and batch prep meet schedule.
• Oversee inventory, stock levels, ordering, and waste control.
• Maintain compliance with hygiene, sanitation, and food safety standards.
• Lead kitchen operations in Head Chef's absence.
• Foster structured, disciplined, positive team environment.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Organization

Process-driven

Problem solving

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

About Calo

Launched in Bahrain in November 2019, Calo is on a mission to make healthy easy. We’re a team of dedicated individuals driving this mission by providing better, faster, and more affordable access to food through technology.

Role Overview

We are looking for a Sr. Sous Chef to join our Central Kitchen team in Dubai, UAE. The Sr. Sous Chef will work closely with the Head Chef to oversee daily production operations, ensuring consistency, efficiency, and high food quality at scale. This role is ideal for someone with strong experience in high-volume production kitchens, meal preparation, and process-driven environments.

Main Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in managing daily central kitchen operations and production flow
• Supervise and coordinate kitchen teams across different sections to ensure efficiency and consistency
• Ensure all meals are prepared, portioned, and packed according to company standards
• Monitor food quality, portion control, and adherence to standardized recipes
• Optimize production processes to improve speed, consistency, and cost efficiency
• Train and mentor kitchen staff on production techniques, hygiene standards, and SOPs
• Ensure mise en place and batch preparation are completed according to schedule
• Oversee inventory, stock levels, ordering, and waste control
• Maintain strict compliance with hygiene, sanitation, and food safety standards
• Step in to lead kitchen operations in the absence of the Head Chef
• Foster a structured, disciplined, and positive team environment

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of culinary experience, including at least 2 years as a Sr. Sous Chef or a strong Sous Chef
• Experience in central kitchens, cloud kitchens, catering operations, or high-volume food production environments
• Strong understanding of batch cooking, meal preparation, and large-scale production operations
• Culinary degree or equivalent qualification is preferred
• Currently based in Dubai, UAE
• Strong communication skills in English

Knowledge & Competencies

• Proven ability to manage high-volume kitchen operations under pressure
• Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and production standards
• Experience in menu planning, costing, and portion control at scale
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Familiarity with kitchen systems, inventory management, and reporting tools
• Ability to lead and develop kitchen teams effectively

Personality & Attributes

• Calm, structured, and process-driven leader
• Detail-oriented with a focus on consistency and efficiency
• Strong communicator and team leader
• Passionate about food quality and operational excellence
• Proactive, disciplined, and solutions-oriented mindset