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Dubai Holding Sous Chef - Jumeirah Al Naseem (National Talent) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
About Jumeirah & the Hotel
For more than two decades, Jumeirah Group, a member of Dubai Holding, has been making a distinct mark on the global hospitality with its unwavering Stay Different™ brand promise. Its award-winning destinations, such as the iconic Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, position service beyond expectations, signature dining experiences and artful surroundings at the heart of every guest experience.
Today, Jumeirah operates a world-class portfolio of 26 properties across the Middle East, Europe and Asia, and employs over 9,000 colleagues, representing over 120 nationalities. As Jumeirah continues to expand its global portfolio and scale up its operations to the next level of growth, we remain fully committed to developing and empowering our colleagues to excel in world-class environments.
Jumeirah is committed to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion in all its practices, embracing a culture that celebrates diversity.
Madinat Jumeirah, Jumeirah Group’s mega-resort is home to four ultra-luxurious hotels – Jumeirah Al Naseem, Jumeirah Al Qasr, Jumeirah Mina A’Salam and Jumeirah Dar Al Masyaf – all nestled within 3km of picturesque waterways connected by traditional abras. The mega resort boasts 2km of pristine beach, the award-winning Talise Spa and state-of-the-art fitness and leisure facilities, as well as exclusive accommodations ranging from penthouses and suites to private summerhouse experiences with unrivalled benefits including a leading conference and banqueting centre. Madinat Jumeirah is also home to over 50 world-class restaurants and bars, as well as a traditional souk featuring Arabian shopping stands, barrows and stalls with a blend of boutique brands, souvenir gift shops, and luxury fashion and jewellery outlets.
About the Job:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Emirati Sous Chef to join Jumeirah Al Naseem to assist the Executive Chef in supervising and managing activities related to the kitchen including menu creation, management of kitchen staff, ordering and purchasing of inventory while ensuring smooth operations and high service delivery and quality standards. The main duties and responsibilities of this role are:
Prepare and cook high quality food according to menu guidelines and recipes and as per instructions received from the Chef De Cuisine.
Follow correct hygienic food handling practices and restaurant’s regular cleaning and waste disposal practices.
Assist Executive Chef / Chef de Cuisine to set service and food standards in compliance with the group’s policies, procedures, and quality standards.
Communicate any issues arising within the section to the Executive Sous Chef and act any further directions given to ensure prompt solution to problems for the smoother operations of the kitchen.
Assist the Executive Chef / Chef de Cuisine in the development of new menu ideas to ensure all menus are seasonal and creative using the finest ingredients and working within the brief.
Manage staff training with the Executive Chef / Chef de Cuisine and maintain an active training plan/Programme for each team member. Make sure all practices that are trained are then followed.
Motivate subordinates and contribute to the identification of opportunities for participating in change Initiatives, Programmes and Projects considering best practices, improvement of processes and productivity improvement.
Keeping up to date with industry trends, new techniques, and culinary innovations
Optimize the use of restaurant resources: food, energy, labour, water
Supervise and check every dish sent from the section to ensure adherence to the kitchen quality standards
In the absence of senior chefs and ensure daily kitchen records and labelling standards are being always maintained and all set standards and quality procedures are adhered to.
About You:
The ideal candidate for this position will have the following experience and qualifications:
UAE National as per government requirements
College Degree in Culinary Arts or similar from an accredited Culinary School
Completed full kitchen apprentice and chefs training courses
At least 5 years of experience; of which at least 2 years as a Sous Chef with a luxury international hotel
Expert in menu development, pricing, production, and delivery skills
Expert in hygiene, health and safety know how
Expert in product quality and presentation skills
Expert management of multi cuisine kitchens with show cooking.
Expert culinary knowledge of both classical and international culinary trends
Adaptability and appreciation of cultural diversity
Team Player with speed, accuracy, and attention to detail
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Strong customer service orientation.
About the Benefits:
We offer an attractive tax-free salary, paid in Dirhams (AED), the local currency of the UAE. In addition, we offer generous F&B benefits, reduced hotel rates across our properties globally, excellent leave and health care package, flight allowance, life insurance, functional incentives and other employee benefits making the role attractive to high performers and any applicant looking for career with one of the most luxurious brands in the hospitality industry.