Executive Sous Chef

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Executive Sous Chef at Hilton in Dubai is a full-time onsite role overseeing culinary operations, shaping menus with the Executive Chef, and driving guest satisfaction through decisive leadership. You’ll manage cost controls, uphold health and safety standards, recruit and coach a kitchen team, and optimize systems. The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in hospitality or culinary and brings experience in high-volume hotel kitchens, menu development, and people leadership. To apply, tailor your resume to quantify outcomes in food quality and cost savings, write a concise cover letter linking your track record to Hilton’s standards, and show readiness to work onsite in Dubai.

Here’s what you’ll do during a typical day:
• Oversee day-to-day culinary operations: Manage the preparation and production of hotel meals, ensuring high standards of food quality, 
presentation, cost controls, and overall profitability 
• Contribute to menu creations: Partner with the Executive Chef and Food and Beverage Director to develop and execute menu selections 
for all Food & Beverage outlets
• Enhance the guest experience: Engage with guests and clients to gather feedback, identify trends, and support the Executive Chef in 
implementing improvements to the dining experience
• Support operational efficiency: Assist in managing and refining kitchen systems, processes, and workflows to maintain seamless 
operations
• Lead a high-performing team: Recruit new talent while fostering team growth through regular coaching, training, and recognition 
opportunities 
• Uphold regulatory standards: Maintain compliance with health, safety, and sanitation regulations, ensuring the highest standards of guest 
and team member wellbeing

Bachelor's degree in hospitality or culinary