Sous Chef
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About the Role
Kata Dubai Mall is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in managing daily kitchen operations. The role requires strong culinary skills, leadership abilities, and knowledge of food safety standards.
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Responsibilities
- Assist the Head Chef in overseeing the daily operations of the kitchen
- Supervise and guide kitchen staff to ensure smooth and efficient service
- Prepare, cook, and present dishes according to restaurant recipes and quality standards
- Ensure consistency in food quality, portion control, and presentation
- Monitor food preparation to maintain high standards of taste and appearance
- Maintain proper food handling, sanitation, and hygiene standards in compliance with UAE regulations
- Support inventory management by monitoring stock levels and reporting purchasing requirements
- Minimize food waste and ensure cost effective use of ingredients
- Train and mentor junior chefs and kitchen staff on recipes, techniques, and SOPs
- Ensure all kitchen equipment is used safely and maintained properly
- Assist in menu planning, recipe development, and seasonal promotions when required
- Handle kitchen operations in the absence of the Head Chef
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Sous Chef in a standalone restaurant
- Strong knowledge of international cuisine and modern cooking techniques
- Excellent leadership, organizational, and team management skills
- Strong understanding of food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast paced restaurant environment
- Excellent communication and problem solving skills
- Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays
- Culinary diploma or relevant professional certification (preferred)
- Experience working in high volume standalone restaurants (preferred)
- Knowledge of HACCP standards and UAE food safety regulations (preferred)
- Experience in menu development and food cost control (preferred)
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Job Summary
- We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in managing the daily kitchen operations of our standalone restaurant. The ideal candidate will have strong culinary skills, leadership abilities, and a passion for delivering high quality food while maintaining the highe
Key Responsibilities
- Assist the Head Chef in overseeing the daily operations of the kitchen.
- Supervise and guide kitchen staff to ensure smooth and efficient service.
- Prepare, cook, and present dishes according to restaurant recipes and quality standards.
- Ensure consistency in food quality, portion control, and presentation.
- Monitor food preparation to maintain high standards of taste and appearance.
- Maintain proper food handling, sanitation, and hygiene standards in compliance with UAE regulations.
- Support inventory management by monitoring stock levels and reporting purchasing requirements.
- Minimize food waste and ensure cost effective use of ingredients.
- Train and mentor junior chefs and kitchen staff on recipes, techniques, and SOPs.
- Ensure all kitchen equipment is used safely and maintained properly.
- Assist in menu planning, recipe development, and seasonal promotions when required.
- Handle kitchen operations in the absence of the Head Chef.
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Sous Chef in a standalone restaurant.
- Strong knowledge of international cuisine and modern cooking techniques.
- Excellent leadership, organizational, and team management skills.
- Strong understanding of food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast paced restaurant environment.
- Excellent communication and problem solving skills.
- Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays.
Preferred Qualifications
- Culinary diploma or relevant professional certification.
- Experience working in high volume standalone restaurants.
- Knowledge of HACCP standards and UAE food safety regulations.
- Experience in menu development and food cost control.
Compensation
- Pay: AED10,000.00 AED12,000.00 per month
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