Sous Chef - Asian Cuisine

The Sous Chef – Asian Cuisine is responsible for assisting the Head Chef in overseeing the kitchen operations with a focus on preparing and presenting authentic Asian dishes. This role involves supervising kitchen staff, ensuring food quality and hygiene standards, managing inventory, and supporting menu development. The Sous Chef will work in a dynamic, fast-paced kitchen environment while maintaining compliance with UAE food safety regulations and standards.

Responsibilities:

• Assisting in the planning, preparation, and presentation of Asian cuisine, ensuring authentic taste and visual appeal.

• Supervising and training kitchen staff to maintain consistency and quality across all dishes.

• Overseeing daily kitchen operations in the absence of the Head Chef and ensuring smooth service during busy hours.

• Ensuring all food preparation complies with HACCP guidelines and UAE municipal food safety regulations.

• Managing kitchen inventory, ordering supplies, and minimizing food wastage through proper storage and portion control.

• Collaborating with the Head Chef on seasonal menu planning, new recipe development, and customer preferences.

• Conducting regular quality checks and ensuring the kitchen maintains high standards of cleanliness and organization.

• Assisting in cost control through effective sourcing and portion management.

Requirements:

• Diploma or certification in Culinary Arts or a related field from a recognized institution.

• Minimum of 4–6 years of experience in professional kitchens, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role focused on Asian cuisine.

• Proven expertise in preparing a range of Asian dishes, including Chinese, Japanese, Thai, or Korean cuisine.

• Strong leadership, communication, and kitchen management skills.

• Good understanding of UAE food safety regulations.

• Ability to work in a high-pressure environment with attention to detail.

• Fluency in English; knowledge of Asian languages is an advantage.