Sous Chef - Arabic Cuisine

Primary Objective

Key Responsibilities

• **Operational Leadership:**
• Manage the daily kitchen workflow, supervising all stations to ensure service timelines, plate presentation, and flavor profiles meet the restaurant’s high standards.
• **Authentic Execution:**
• Ensure all dishes (Grills, Mezzes, Slow-cooked specialties, and traditional Arabic pastries) are prepared using traditional techniques and the highest quality ingredients.
• **Team Supervision & Mentorship:**
• Lead and train the kitchen brigade, including CDPs and Commis chefs.
• Foster a culture of discipline, cleanliness, and culinary excellence, ensuring the team is skilled in Arabic cuisine fundamentals.
• **Quality Assurance:**
• Conduct rigorous daily checks on "mis en place" and final plate presentation.
• Ensure that every meal served adheres to the standardized recipes and quality benchmarks set by the Executive Chef.
• **Cost & Inventory Oversight:**
• Manage station-level ordering, inventory rotation (FIFO), and wastage control.
• Assist the Executive Chef in monitoring food costs and ensuring efficient usage of premium ingredients.
• **HACCP & Hygiene Compliance:**
• Act as a role model for kitchen hygiene.
• Maintain 5-star cleanliness standards in all areas, ensuring all staff follow ADFCA and HACCP protocols without exception.
• **Communication:**
• Work closely with the Restaurant Manager to resolve service issues, gather guest feedback, and refine the menu based on operational performance and customer trends.

Requirements

• **Expertise:**
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in a professional kitchen, with at least 3 years specializing in authentic Arabic/Middle Eastern cuisine.
• **Culinary Mastery:**
• Deep technical knowledge of regional Arabic ingredients, spice blends, and cooking methods (e.g., proper charcoal grilling, traditional oven work, mezze assembly).
• **Leadership:**
• Proven ability to manage a high-pressure, fast-paced kitchen environment and mentor diverse staff.
• **Arabic Culinary Background:**
• Strong preference for candidates with an Arabic cultural background or extensive experience working in top-tier Arabic dining establishments in the UAE.
• **Operational Acumen:**
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage inventory, food costs, and daily administrative duties efficiently.
• **Professional Standards:**
• High level of discipline, professional grooming, and commitment to maintaining the highest food safety (HACCP) standards in Abu Dhabi.
• Interested candidates can apply by sending their CV to
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