Sous Chef – Fine Dining at Pierre's, InterContinental Dubai

About the role

The Sous Chef will support the culinary team at Pierre's, the fine‑dining outlet of InterContinental Dubai Festival City. You will help create innovative dishes, maintain high standards of hygiene, and contribute to a memorable guest experience.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in developing new dishes and products, including special event menus and food promotions.
• Maintain comprehensive product knowledge of ingredients, equipment, suppliers, market trends and make operational recommendations.
• Participate in menu planning, costing, and write standard recipes.
• Ensure outstanding culinary technical skills are applied and continuously improved.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of the kitchen, equipment, and personal workstations.
• Support staffing planning, recruitment, and deliver detailed induction programmes for new staff.

Required profile

• Friendly, welcoming and full of life.
• Passionate about culinary excellence and enthusiastic about sharing that passion.
• Committed to delivering a personal and enriching experience for guests.

Required skills

• Strong culinary technical skills.
• Menu planning and costing expertise.
• Recipe development and standardisation.
• Knowledge of food hygiene and safety standards.