puestos de Pastry Sous Chef en Emiratos Árabes Unidos

Salary: Negotiable DOE Live-In Accommodation Provided

Kendrick Recruitment is now seeking an Executive Sous Chef for an exclusive private property in Dubai. This prestigious opportunity is ideal for a highly skilled and driven culinary professional with a passion for excellence, innovation and leadership within a royal‑standard kitchen.

The Executive Sous Chef must demonstrate a broad knowledge of multi‑cultural cuisines including Mediterranean (Spanish, French, Italian, Greek), British, American, Australian, Middle Eastern and Asian. This role requires a professional with a passion for food experimentation with new ingredients and dishes and an eagerness to lead and mentor junior staff. As second‑in‑command the Executive Sous Chef plays a critical role in maintaining the highest standards across all kitchen disciplines.

• 2 4‑year culinary degree or equivalent formal culinary training
• Level 3 Food Hygiene & Safety (Supervisors)
• Level 2 Allergy Awareness
• Level 2 HACCP
• Safe Chemical Handling certification

• Private chef experience in a VVIP household (mandatory)
• 5 years experience in a 5‑star restaurant or luxury hotel
• Proven experience managing large culinary teams
• Previous international living and working experience

• Extensive knowledge of international cuisines
• Advanced expertise in Western and Middle Eastern cooking
• Solid understanding of culinary philosophies and principles
• Skilled in advanced menu planning across multiple kitchen sections
• Experience briefing service teams and distributing menus
• Strong creativity in food presentation
• Attention to detail with rigorous quality control standards
• Proficient in HACCP implementation and training
• Effective supervision of cooks and food preparation staff
• Management of all kitchen resources including raw ingredients and PPE
• Inspection of equipment and work areas to maintain operational standards
• Expertise in decorative food presentation for events and functions
• Maintenance of detailed records (recipes, guest preferences, etc.)
• Collaborative menu and recipe development based on seasonal produce
• Staff training in standard operating procedures and new culinary techniques
• Oversight of equipment procurement and maintenance
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office for kitchen operations

• Live‑out accommodation: 1‑bedroom furnished apartment provided by the company
• Health insurance
• One economy return flight per annum
• Unlimited contract
• 30 days of paid annual leave

To apply for this role candidates should demonstrate exceptional culinary ability, proven leadership and a strong desire to operate at the highest level in a luxury private environment.