Sous Chef - Middle Eastern Speciality

About the role

Soraya, a restaurant in Abu Dhabi serving Persian-inspired cuisine in an elegant greenhouse setting, is looking for a Sous Chef. You will support the Head Chef in running a busy, high-standard kitchen and bring the Persian and Middle Eastern menu to life. You will also take charge of the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence, ensuring every plate leaves the pass with the right flavour, consistency and presentation, and that the team works safely, efficiently and with pride.

Key responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in the daily running of the kitchen and lead service and the team in their absence.
• Prepare and oversee Persian and Middle Eastern dishes, including charcoal-grilled skewers, rice dishes, mezze, stews and breads, to Soraya's recipes and standards.
• Ensure consistency in taste, portioning and presentation across all sections and every service.
• Supervise, train and motivate the kitchen brigade, including scheduling, briefings and on-the-job coaching.
• Manage stock, ordering, receiving and rotation to control food cost and minimise waste.

Required profile

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef or Junior Sous Chef in a fine-dining restaurant, luxury hotel or high-volume upscale kitchen.
• Strong expertise in Middle Eastern cuisine; experience with Persian cooking and charcoal grilling is a strong advantage.
• Proven leadership skills, able to run a section and the pass calmly under pressure.

Required skills

• Solid knowledge of food cost control and stock management.
• Kitchen administration.