Junior Sous Chef

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Accor is hiring a Junior Sous Chef for Sofitel Dubai Downtown, a full-time onsite role in a luxury 5-star hotel in Downtown Dubai. You will assist in menu planning and new dish development, maintain recipe documentation, manage inventory and purchasing, supervise and train kitchen staff, and oversee production to meet quality and cost standards with strict portion control. You’ll drive food-cost management, minimize waste, and participate in menu costing while coordinating with front of house to ensure seamless service. Requirements include a culinary degree or equivalent, at least 3 years in a professional kitchen with one year in a supervisory role, with luxury hotel or high-end restaurant experience preferred. For best results, tailor your CV to highlight leadership, cost control, menu development, and teamwork, quantify outcomes, demonstrate hospitality excellence, and apply via the Accor Careers site.

Company Description

Sofitel Dubai Downtown

French luxury and local cuisine in the world's most exciting city

Located in the heart of Downtown Dubai, with immediate proximity to The Dubai Mall and 10 minutes away from City Walk, Sofitel Dubai Downtown is an idyllic oasis that blends urban sophistication with refined luxury, features air-conditioned rooms and free private parking. The rooms come with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Certain rooms include a sitting area where you can relax. Every room is equipped with a private bathroom.

Sofitel Dubai Downtown is a luxury 5-star Dubai hotel combines French elegance and contemporary sophistication. It's 31 floors of artfully designed rooms and suites in addition to, chic restaurants, trendy bars and infinity pool terrace boast spectacular views over the Dubai skyline and Arabian Gulf.

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Job Description

• Assist in menu planning, development of new dishes, and maintain recipe documentation
• Manage inventory control and ordering
• Supervise kitchen staff, including scheduling, task assignment, and training
• Oversee food production for quality and cost standards, including portion control
• Manage food costs, minimize waste, and participate in menu costing and pricing strategies
• Coordinate with front-of-house staff to ensure smooth service operations.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree or equivalent qualification in culinary arts required.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a professional kitchen, with at least 1 year in a supervisory or lead cook role.
• Experience in high-end restaurants or luxury hotels is preferred.