Sous Chef - Arabic Cuisine
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About the Role
Meals on Me is seeking a Senior Sous Chef specializing in Arabic Cuisine for Jaw's Restaurant in Abu Dhabi. The role involves operational leadership, ensuring authenticity and quality of Arabic dishes, team supervision, cost management, and HACCP compliance.
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Responsibilities
- Manage daily kitchen workflow, supervising all stations to ensure service timelines, plate presentation, and flavor profiles meet high standards
- Ensure all dishes (Grills, Mezzes, Slow cooked specialties, and traditional Arabic pastries) are prepared using traditional techniques and highest quality ingredients
- Lead and train the kitchen brigade, including CDPs and Commis chefs, fostering a culture of discipline, cleanliness, and culinary excellence
- Conduct rigorous daily checks on mis en place and final plate presentation; ensure adherence to standardized recipes and quality benchmarks
- Manage station level ordering, inventory rotation (FIFO), and wastage control; assist Executive Chef in monitoring food costs
- Act as a role model for kitchen hygiene; maintain 5 star cleanliness standards and ensure all staff follow ADFCA and HACCP protocols
- Work closely with Restaurant Manager to resolve service issues, gather guest feedback, and refine menu based on operational performance and customer trends
Requirements
- Minimum 5+ years of experience in a professional kitchen
- At least 3 years specializing in authentic Arabic/Middle Eastern cuisine
- Deep technical knowledge of regional Arabic ingredients, spice blends, and cooking methods
- Proven ability to manage a high pressure, fast paced kitchen environment and mentor diverse staff
- Strong preference for candidates with an Arabic cultural background or extensive experience in top tier Arabic dining establishments in the UAE
- Strong organizational skills, with ability to manage inventory, food costs, and daily administrative duties efficiently
- High level of discipline, professional grooming, and commitment to maintaining highest food safety (HACCP) standards
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Primary Objective
- To serve as the primary operational leader in the kitchen, bridging the gap between the Executive Chef’s strategic vision and daily kitchen execution.
- Maintain the absolute authenticity, quality, and consistency of the Arabic menu, ensuring seamless team coordination, cost efficiency, and strict adherence to food safety standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Operational Leadership: Manage daily kitchen workflow, supervising all stations to ensure service timelines, plate presentation, and flavor profiles meet high standards.
- Authentic Execution: Ensure all dishes (Grills, Mezzes, Slow cooked specialties, and traditional Arabic pastries) are prepared using traditional techniques and highest quality ingredients.
- Team Supervision & Mentorship: Lead and train the kitchen brigade, including CDPs and Commis chefs; foster a culture of discipline, cleanliness, and culinary excellence.
- Quality Assurance: Conduct rigorous daily checks on mis en place and final plate presentation; ensure adherence to standardized recipes and quality benchmarks.
- Cost & Inventory Oversight: Manage station level ordering, inventory rotation (FIFO), and wastage control; assist Executive Chef in monitoring food costs.
- HACCP & Hygiene Compliance: Act as a role model for kitchen hygiene; maintain 5 star cleanliness standards; ensure all staff follow ADFCA and HACCP protocols.
- Communication: Work closely with Restaurant Manager to resolve service issues, gather guest feedback, and refine menu based on operational performance and customer trends.
Requirements
- Expertise: Minimum 5+ years of experience in a professional kitchen, with at least 3 years specializing in authentic Arabic/Middle Eastern cuisine.
- Culinary Mastery: Deep technical knowledge of regional Arabic ingredients, spice blends, and cooking methods (e.g., proper charcoal grilling, traditional oven work, mezze assembly).
- Leadership: Proven ability to manage a high pressure, fast paced kitchen environment and mentor diverse staff.
- Arabic Culinary Background: Strong preference for candidates with an Arabic cultural background or extensive experience working in top tier Arabic dining establishments in the UAE.
- Operational Acumen: Strong organizational skills, with ability to manage inventory, food costs, and daily administrative duties efficiently.
- Professional Standards: High level of discipline, professional grooming, and commitment to maintaining highest food safety (HACCP) standards in Abu Dhabi.
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