Sous Chef

About the role

Le Méridien, part of Marriott International, is hiring a Sous Chef in Dubai (Al Mamsha Street). The role supervises cooks and kitchen workers, coordinates food presentation and quality, and supports the kitchen team and management.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the activities of cooks and kitchen workers, and assist them with tasks and provide what they need.
• Determine how food should be presented, create decorative displays, and ensure proper portion, arrangement and garnish.
• Monitor the quantity of food prepared and the stock of kitchen supplies and food.
• Maintain kitchen logs for the food safety program and ensure food quality, notifying the manager of products that do not meet specifications.
• Inform Food & Beverage staff of menu specials and out-of-stock items, and prepare special meals or substitutes.
• Help management with hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, counseling, disciplining and motivating staff.
• Follow company, safety and security policies, report accidents and unsafe conditions, complete safety training and certifications, and keep uniforms and personal appearance clean and professional.
• Address guests' service needs and build positive working relationships within the team.

Required profile

• Preferred: technical, trade or vocational school degree.
• Preferred: 4 to 6 years of related work experience.
• Preferred: at least 2 years of supervisory experience.
• No license or certification required.