Sous Chef – Pastry Full Time

About the Job:

An opportunity has arisen for a Sous Chef – Pastry in Jumeirah Mina Al Salam. The main duties and responsibilities of this role:




• Prepare and cook high quality food according to menu guidelines and recipes and as per instructions received from 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/Program for each team member. Make sure all practices that are trained are then followed

• Keeping up to date with industry trends, new techniques, and culinary innovations

About You:

The ideal candidate for this position will have the following experience and qualifications:

• At least 5 years of experience, of which at least 2 years as a Sous Chef with a luxury international hotel
• Expert culinary knowledge of both classical and international culinary trends
• Expert in product quality and presentation skills
• Proficient in Business Level English (Read/Write/Speak – Essential) with knowledge of an additional language (Desirable)