Sous Chef - UAE

About Calo

Role overview

Main responsibilities

• Support daily central kitchen operations and production flow; supervise and coordinate teams across kitchen sections.
• Ensure meals are prepared, portioned, and packed to company standards; monitor quality, portion control, and standardized recipes.
• Optimize production for speed, consistency, and cost efficiency; train and mentor staff in production techniques, hygiene, and SOPs.
• Ensure mise en place and batch preparation are on schedule; oversee inventory, stock levels, ordering, and waste control.
• Maintain hygiene, sanitation, and food safety compliance; lead kitchen operations in the Head Chef's absence.
• Foster a structured, disciplined, and positive team environment.

Qualifications

• Six to eight years of culinary experience, including at least two years as a Sous Chef or experience as a strong Junior Sous Chef.
• Experience in a central kitchen, cloud kitchen, catering operation, or high-volume food production environment.
• Strong understanding of batch cooking, meal preparation, and large-scale production operations.
• Currently based in Dubai, UAE; strong English communication skills.
• A culinary degree or equivalent qualification is preferred.

Knowledge and competencies

• Proven ability to manage high-volume kitchen operations under pressure; strong food safety, hygiene, and production standards knowledge.
• Experience in menu planning, costing, and portion control at scale; familiarity with kitchen systems, inventory management, and reporting tools.
• Strong organization, time management, team leadership, and staff development abilities.

Personal attributes