Sous Chef – Al Khayma Lounge | New Brand

Job Summary

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Supervise all station employees and ensure they comply consistently with the standard recipes and serving portions, cooking methods, quality standards, kitchen rules, hygiene regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Implement security / fire / safety procedures according to the set rules and regulations and report any incidents to hierarchy.
• Control all dishes ready for serving to make sure they are produced according to quality, presentation, and time specifications, and take all measures and make prompt decisions to avoid unsatisfactory products.
• Record waste items on the relevant forms and accordingly reduce the wastage of products to assist in cost control.
• Research, study, and suggest new ideas and recipes to the Head Chef that could contribute to meeting / exceeding the set targets.
• Follow up on orders with suppliers, receive goods, check specifications, secure appropriate storing, and sign acknowledgment receipts accordingly.
• Validate the par level needed for all products.
• Train team members on all key responsibilities in the kitchen and ensure that they comply with the set statutory regulations.
• Upsell products while operating in the butcher shop.
• Assist in carrying out functional supervisory responsibilities that include planning and assigning tasks, setting deadlines, monitoring results and quality, and relaying team requests to hierarchy.

Job Qualifications

• Minimum 3 -4 years of culinary experience in upscale restaurants or hospitality brands.
• Minimum 2 years in a Sous Chef or senior supervisory kitchen role.
• Strong expertise in French and international cuisine.
• Experience in fine dining, luxury restaurants, or premium hospitality concepts.
• Experience in high-volume operations while maintaining premium quality standards.
• Good understanding of food costing and inventory management.
• Knowledge of HACCP and food safety standards.
• UAE or GCC experience is preferred.
• Culinary degree or professional culinary certification is an advantage.