Sous Chef - Pastry - Jumeirah Beach Hotel

About Jumeirah 

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. 

Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Dubai’s premier lifestyle destination, is located on Jumeirah Beach Road just 15 km from the city centre and 25 km from Dubai International Airport. The 26-floor hotel has a curved design which represents the shape of a breaking wave and offers pristine private beaches with undisturbed views of the Arabian Gulf.

With 599 sea-facing rooms and suites and 19 private villas, as well as 21 restaurants and bars, extensive conference and banqueting facilities, a private marina, Sinbad’s Kids Club, Talise™ Spa, and direct complimentary access to Wild Wadi Waterpark™ for all guests, the hotel continues to redefine the holiday experience.

About the Job:

An opportunity has arisen for a Sous Chef to join our Pastry teamat Jumeirah Beach Hotel. 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 the Chef De Cuisine
• Assist Executive Chef / Chef de Cuisine to set service and food standards in compliance with the group’s policies, procedures, and quality standards
• 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
• Implement approved departmental policies, processes, and procedures, and provide instructions to subordinates and monitor their adherence so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner while delivering a quality service to guests and maintaining standards of excellence
• Keeping up to date with industry trends, new techniques, and culinary innovations
• Optimize the use of restaurant resources: food, energy, labor, water
• Supervise and check every dish sent from the section to ensure adherence to the kitchen quality standards
• Adhere to all relevant Health, Safety and Environment procedures, Fire and Safety instructions, controls, and audit requirements in compliance with HACAP and Jumeirah standard operating procedures so that Jumeirah Group provides world class and luxurious hospitality services to its guests 
• 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.
• 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.

About You: 

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

• Progressive experience in a professional restaurant, preferably in the same role, with a focus in high-end restaurants or luxury hospitality brands.
• Skilled in a diverse array of culinary techniques and cooking methods, with a preferred international experience.
• Formal culinary training or relevant education from a recognized culinary institute.

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 including dental coverage, flights home, life insurance, incentive programs, and other employee benefits making the role attractive to high performers and any applicant looking for a career with one of the most luxurious brands in the hospitality industry.