Junior Sous Chef – Butcher & Still

About the role

The Butcher & Still Kitchen Junior Sous Chef supports the Restaurant Chef and Sous Chef in managing kitchen operations at Four Seasons Abu Dhabi. This full‑time, onsite position ensures high standards of food preparation, presentation, and service while mentoring kitchen staff.

Key responsibilities

• Assist the Sous Chef in managing daily kitchen operations across all sections.
• Supervise and coordinate the activities of Chef de Partie and junior kitchen staff.
• Ensure compliance with hygiene, sanitation, and safety standards.
• Support menu development, food costing, and inventory management.
• Monitor food quality and consistency across all sections.
• Train, mentor, and motivate kitchen staff to maintain high performance.
• Assist in planning and executing special events, banquets, and functions.

Required profile

• Minimum of 5 years experience in a similar role within a luxury brand.
• Culinary diploma or equivalent professional training preferred.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage, mentor, and develop junior staff effectively.

Required skills

• Food costing
• Inventory management
• Menu development
• Hygiene, sanitation and safety compliance

What we offer

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• Complimentary accommodation at other Four Seasons hotels and resorts.
• Complimentary employee meals and dry‑cleaning for uniforms.