Sous Chef - Emirati Cuisine

Job Summary We are looking for an experienced and passionate Sous Chef specializing in Emirati cuisine to support the culinary team in delivering authentic, high-quality Emirati dishes while maintaining excellent standards of food quality, hygiene, presentation, and kitchen operations. The ideal candidate should have strong knowledge of traditional Emirati dishes, ingredients, cooking techniques, and modern presentation, with the ability to lead a team and maintain consistency during high-volume service and buffet operations. Job Responsibilities: • Prepare and oversee the preparation of authentic Emirati and Gulf cuisine. • Ensure traditional recipes, flavors, ingredients, and cooking techniques are maintained. • Lead, train, and supervise Commis Chefs, CDPs, and other kitchen team members. • Ensure consistent food quality, taste, portion control, and presentation. • Develop and improve Emirati dishes while respecting their traditional identity. • Maintain high standards of food hygiene, HACCP, cleanliness, and kitchen safety. • Monitor food preparation, storage, and temperature controls. • Assist with stock control, ordering, food cost management, and minimizing wastage. • Ensure smooth coordination between the kitchen and service teams. • Take responsibility for the kitchen in the absence of the Head/Executive Chef. • Support menu development for special events, VIP guests, cultural experiences, and large-scale functions. • Ensure all dishes are prepared according to standardized recipes and company quality standards. Job Qualifications: • Proven experience as a Sous Chef / Senior Chef / Chef de Partie specializing in Emirati or Gulf cuisine. • Strong knowledge of traditional Emirati dishes and cooking methods. • Experience in restaurants, catering, or large-scale buffet operations is preferred. • Strong leadership and team-management skills. • Knowledge of food costing, portion control, and kitchen inventory. • Excellent understanding of food safety and hygiene standards. Show more Show less

Job Qualifications: Proven experience as a Sous Chef / Senior Chef / Chef de Partie specializing in Emirati or Gulf cuisine. Strong knowledge of traditional Emirati dishes and cooking methods. Experience in restaurants, catering, or large-scale buffet operations is preferred. Strong leadership and team-management skills. Knowledge of food costing, portion control, and kitchen inventory. Excellent understanding of food safety and hygiene standards.

Job Responsibilities: Prepare and oversee the preparation of authentic Emirati and Gulf cuisine. Ensure traditional recipes, flavors, ingredients, and cooking techniques are maintained. Lead, train, and supervise Commis Chefs, CDPs, and other kitchen team members. Ensure consistent food quality, taste, portion control, and presentation. Develop and improve Emirati dishes while respecting their traditional identity. Maintain high standards of food hygiene, HACCP, cleanliness, and kitchen safety. Monitor food preparation, storage, and temperature controls. Assist with stock control, ordering, food cost management, and minimizing wastage. Ensure smooth coordination between the kitchen and service teams. Take responsibility for the kitchen in the absence of the Head/Executive Chef. Support menu development for special events, VIP guests, cultural experiences, and large-scale functions. Ensure all dishes are prepared according to standardized recipes and company quality standards.