Sous Chef – Lebanese Specialty
Role Overview
The Sous Chef – Lebanese Specialty oversees authentic Lebanese cuisine preparation, production, and presentation.
The role supports the Executive Chef, supervises culinary colleagues, maintains luxury hospitality standards, and contributes to guest satisfaction.
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About Fairmont Bab Al Bahr
The Abu Dhabi beach resort has restaurants and bars, 366 rooms, suites and a villa, a private beach, pool, meeting rooms, and a ballroom.
Role Summary
The Sous Chef – Lebanese Specialty oversees authentic Lebanese cuisine preparation, production, and presentation.
The role supports the Executive Chef, supervises culinary colleagues, maintains luxury hospitality standards, and contributes to guest satisfaction.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and present authentic Lebanese dishes; ensure consistent taste, quality, portions, and presentation.
- Develop Lebanese and regional menu ideas while preserving traditional techniques; support menu planning, seasonal promotions, and culinary events.
- Monitor production to ensure dishes follow recipes and standards.
- Supervise, train, motivate, and develop team members; guide junior chefs in Lebanese cuisine.
- Conduct daily briefings, communicate operational needs, foster collaboration, and assist with performance evaluations and talent development.
- Handle guest preferences, dietary and allergy requests, feedback, and operational challenges professionally.
- Maintain food quality and presentation and support continuous improvement in guest satisfaction.
- Comply with hotel, HACCP, food-safety, sanitation, health, and safety standards; maintain clean, organized kitchen areas.
- Monitor freshness, temperatures, stock rotation, inventory, receiving, and storage; control food costs, minimize waste, and support budgetary goals.
Qualifications
- Minimum 4–6 years of culinary experience in luxury hotels, upscale restaurants, or fine-dining establishments.
- At least 2 years of supervisory culinary experience.
- Extensive knowledge of and hands-on experience in authentic Lebanese cuisine.
- International luxury hospitality experience is preferred.
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