Sous Chef (Middle Eastern Cuisine)
Role Overview
Join the pre-opening and launch of a new restaurant at Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi as a Sous Chef specializing in Middle Eastern cuisine.
The role supports a new dining destination and emphasizes authentic flavors, culinary innovation, and memorable guest experiences.
Key Skills for This Role
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Role overview
Join the pre-opening and launch of a new restaurant at Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi as a Sous Chef specializing in Middle Eastern cuisine.
The role supports a new dining destination and emphasizes authentic flavors, culinary innovation, and memorable guest experiences.
Key responsibilities
- Support kitchen pre-opening setup, including menu development, SOP implementation, and team training.
- Assist in leading daily kitchen operations and maintain consistency, quality, and excellent presentation.
- Show expertise in traditional and contemporary Middle Eastern cuisine.
- Train, coach, and inspire culinary colleagues to achieve high standards.
- Maintain food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards.
- Deliver exceptional guest experiences.
- Monitor food costs, minimize waste, and support profitability goals.
What the employer is looking for
- Proven experience as a Sous Chef in Middle Eastern cuisine within luxury hotels or high-end restaurants.
- Pre-opening experience is highly desirable.
- Strong leadership and team development skills.
- Passion for culinary excellence and innovation.
- Excellent knowledge of food safety and quality standards.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Opportunity
Help create a new Abu Dhabi culinary destination through a restaurant pre-opening and launch.
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