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Dubai Holding Sous Chef - Pastry - Jumeirah Mina Al Salam in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
About Jumeirah & the Hotel
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.
Madinat Jumeirah, Jumeirah Group’s mega-resort is home to four ultra-luxurious hotels – Jumeirah Al Naseem, Jumeirah Al Qasr, Jumeirah Mina Al Salam and Jumeirah Dar Al Masyaf – all nestled within 3km of picturesque waterways connected by traditional abras. The mega resort boasts 2km of pristine beach, the award-winning Talise Spa and state-of-the-art fitness and leisure facilities, as well as exclusive accommodations ranging from penthouses and suites to private summerhouse experiences with unrivalled benefits including a leading conference and banqueting center. Madinat Jumeirah is also home to over 50 world-class restaurants and bars, as well as a traditional souk featuring Arabian shopping stands, barrows and stalls with a blend of boutique brands, souvenir gift shops, and luxury fashion and jewelry outlets.
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)
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, flights home, life insurance, 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.