Junior Sous Chef - Chinese Cuisine

About the role

The Junior Sous Chef – Chinese Cuisine will support the kitchen team at Sheraton Hotels & Resorts in Dubai, ensuring high‑quality Chinese dishes are prepared and served. This entry‑level management position combines hands‑on cooking with supervisory duties to meet daily operational goals.

Key responsibilities

• Assist the Sous Chef in leading kitchen staff and overseeing food production.
• Maintain food handling, sanitation, and safety standards at all times.
• Prepare and cook a variety of Chinese menu items for regular service and special events.
• Coordinate with restaurant and banquet departments to time service and events.
• Supervise daily shift operations, ensuring supplies, equipment, and uniforms are available.
• Monitor quality of raw and cooked products and ensure presentation standards.
• Support loss‑prevention policies and contribute to budget adherence.

Required profile

• High school diploma or GED with at least 4 years of culinary or food‑and‑beverage experience, or a 2‑year degree in Culinary Arts, Hotel & Restaurant Management with 2 years of relevant experience.
• Strong understanding of kitchen sanitation, food safety, and culinary standards.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and communicate effectively with staff.

Required skills

• Food safety and sanitation practices.
• Culinary preparation and cooking techniques, especially Chinese cuisine.
• Operation and maintenance of kitchen equipment.