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Sous Chef

Silversea
Abu Dhabi, UAE
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Mid-Senior
Onsite
Discovered 3 weeks ago
Food preparationMenu planningInternational cuisineEuropean cuisineKnife skillsGalley station operations
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Role Overview

Oversee culinary operations in an assigned outlet within a maritime hospitality environment.

Lead kitchen teams while maintaining guest service, sanitation, and food quality standards.

Culinary Operations

  • Oversee daily food preparation, menu planning, and station execution.
  • Ensure adherence to recipes, portion controls, and immaculate presentation.
  • Apply international and European culinary knowledge across all galley stations.

Leadership and Guest Service

  • Manage, schedule, and train Chef de Parties and Cooks.
  • Foster a positive, collaborative, and high-performance kitchen environment.
  • Coordinate dietary requirements and allergies.
  • Monitor guest satisfaction in the dining room and handle feedback with hospitality.

Health and Compliance

  • Maintain flawless sanitation standards and readiness for public health inspections.
  • Keep meticulous records for temperatures, pest management, and related controls.
  • Comply with ILO and MLC maritime regulations.

Financial and Resource Management

  • Manage inventory and minimize food waste and breakage.
  • Monitor kitchen labor hours.

Experience

  • Minimum 7 years of experience in international five-star establishments, including at least 1 year as a Sous Chef.
  • At least 2 years of Sous Chef experience in a Michelin-starred or Relais & Châteaux property.

Certifications and Skills

  • Valid STCW95 certification is required.
  • Demonstrated knife skills and proficiency across all galley stations are required.
  • Fluent professional English is required for guest engagement and safety coordination.

Fitness and Integrity

  • Physical and medical fitness for sea service is required.
  • High moral integrity is required.

Work Environment

  • The role supports maritime sea service and galley operations.

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