Sous Chef - Seasonal

Baoli Dubai is a dynamic restaurant, poolside and nightlife hotspot, combining an elevated culinary experience with an explosive party scene. Bringing you cool elegance from the shores of Cannes and Miami, this seaside spot is vibrant by day and energetic by night. We are looking for an experienced Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef in leading the culinary team, ensuring consistent quality, creativity, and smooth execution across our day-to-night service. Key Responsibilities: • Support the Executive Chef in overseeing daily kitchen operations, food quality, and consistency across all sections. • Lead and expedite service during high-volume peak periods, including weekend brunch and the sunset-to-night transition. • Deputize for the Executive Chef in their absence, maintaining full kitchen accountability. • Assist in menu development and recipe standardization in line with Baoli's coastal French-Mediterranean and Asian-influenced concept. • Train, mentor, and manage the kitchen brigade, driving performance and discipline. • Oversee stock control, ordering, and wastage management across sections. • Ensure full compliance with HACCP, food safety, and hygiene standards throughout the kitchen. • Support pre-opening, event, and private booking menu execution as needed. Ideal Candidate: • Minimum 4-5 years' culinary experience. • Experience in luxury hotels, fine dining, or high-end beach club/restaurant kitchens; standalone restaurant experience preferred. • Proven ability to lead a team and maintain quality under high-volume, high-pressure service. • Strong knowledge of French-Mediterranean cuisine; experience with Asian technique/flavor integration a strong plus. • Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills. • Good English communication skills. • Flexible to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays in a fast-paced hospitality environment. Show more Show less

Minimum 4-5 years' culinary experience. Experience in luxury hotels, fine dining, or high-end beach club/restaurant kitchens; standalone restaurant experience preferred. Proven ability to lead a team and maintain quality under high-volume, high-pressure service. Strong knowledge of French-Mediterranean cuisine; experience with Asian technique/flavor integration a strong plus. Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills. Good English communication skills. Flexible to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

Support the Executive Chef in overseeing daily kitchen operations, food quality, and consistency across all sections. Lead and expedite service during high-volume peak periods, including weekend brunch and the sunset-to-night transition. Deputize for the Executive Chef in their absence, maintaining full kitchen accountability. Assist in menu development and recipe standardization in line with Baoli's coastal French-Mediterranean and Asian-influenced concept. Train, mentor, and manage the kitchen brigade, driving performance and discipline. Oversee stock control, ordering, and wastage management across sections. Ensure full compliance with HACCP, food safety, and hygiene standards throughout the kitchen. Support pre-opening, event, and private booking menu execution as needed.