Sous Chef - Mediterranean / Greek

Sous Chef – Sirene by GAIA Location: Dubai, UAE Sirene by GAIA is looking for an experienced and passionate Sous Chef to join its culinary team in Dubai. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Mediterranean and/or Greek cuisine, combined with experience in high-end restaurants, luxury dining concepts. This role requires a hands-on culinary professional who can support the Head Chef in maintaining exceptional standards across food quality, consistency, presentation, and kitchen operations. Key Responsibilities • Support the Head Chef in overseeing day-to-day kitchen operations • Maintain the highest standards of food quality, presentation, and consistency • Lead, motivate, and develop the kitchen team • Ensure recipes, preparation methods, and presentation standards are consistently followed • Manage kitchen organization, mise en place, stock levels, and food waste • Ensure full compliance with food safety, hygiene, and operational standards • Support menu development and contribute creative ideas where required • Maintain smooth kitchen operations during high-volume service Requirements • Previous experience as a Sous Chef within a high-end restaurant or premium dining environment is required • Strong knowledge and experience in Mediterranean and/or Greek cuisine • Excellent culinary, leadership, and organizational skills • Strong understanding of kitchen operations, food safety, and cost control • Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume environment • Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to quality and consistency • Collaborative, hands-on, and passionate about delivering exceptional dining experiences What We Offer • Competitive salary package • Opportunity to join Sirene by GAIA, part of an internationally growing hospitality group • Professional development and career progression opportunities • A dynamic, high-performance culinary environment Show more Show less

Previous experience as a Sous Chef within a high-end restaurant or premium dining environment is required. Strong knowledge and experience in Mediterranean and/or Greek cuisine. Excellent culinary, leadership, and organizational skills. Strong understanding of kitchen operations, food safety, and cost control. Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to quality and consistency. Collaborative, hands-on, and passionate about delivering exceptional dining experiences.

Support the Head Chef in overseeing day-to-day kitchen operations. Maintain the highest standards of food quality, presentation, and consistency. Lead, motivate, and develop the kitchen team. Ensure recipes, preparation methods, and presentation standards are consistently followed. Manage kitchen organization, mise en place, stock levels, and food waste. Ensure full compliance with food safety, hygiene, and operational standards. Support menu development and contribute creative ideas where required. Maintain smooth kitchen operations during high-volume service.