Executive Sous Chef

Executive Sous Chef

Istinye Rotisserie | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

About the Opportunity

Istinye Rotisserie is expanding its presence with the upcoming opening of a new branch in Abu Dhabi. We are seeking a highly competent, results-driven, and experienced Executive Sous Chef to support this expansion and ensure consistent culinary excellence.

Reporting directly to the Executive Chef, the successful candidate will play a key role in leading kitchen operations, developing culinary teams, controlling food costs, and maintaining the quality, consistency, and operational standards of the Istinye Rotisserie brand.

This role requires a hands-on leader with strong operational knowledge, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to deliver results in a fast-paced, high-volume restaurant environment.

Key Responsibilities

Kitchen Operations & Quality Assurance

• Oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring efficiency, consistency, and smooth service execution.
• Maintain strict compliance with standardized recipes, portion specifications, food presentation, and preparation procedures.
• Ensure consistent food quality and adherence to Istinye Rotisserie standards.
• Monitor kitchen performance and implement corrective actions to improve operational efficiency.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, supervise, and motivate kitchen teams while maintaining a culture of accountability, discipline, and teamwork.
• Train and develop kitchen staff through structured training programs and regular performance evaluations.
• Ensure all team members follow company SOPs and operational procedures.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and team development for the new branch.

Food Cost & Inventory Control

• Monitor food costs, stock levels, purchasing, portion control, and product utilization.
• Minimize food waste and implement effective cost-control measures without compromising quality.
• Conduct regular stock checks and maintain accurate inventory records.
• Analyze food cost performance and take corrective action when required.

Food Safety & Compliance

• Maintain high standards of food safety, personal hygiene, sanitation, and HACCP compliance.
• Ensure correct food storage, temperature monitoring, labeling, stock rotation, and traceability.
• Prepare the kitchen for internal audits, external inspections, and regulatory requirements.

Reporting & Performance Management

• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly operational reports as required.
• Monitor key performance indicators, including food cost, wastage, productivity, and quality.
• Communicate operational challenges, staffing requirements, and improvement plans to the Executive Chef.
• Support the implementation of company policies, operational improvements, and new menu initiatives.

New Branch Opening

• Assist with the pre-opening preparation and operational setup of the new Abu Dhabi branch.
• Coordinate kitchen equipment readiness, operational checklists, recipe implementation, and staff training.
• Ensure a smooth restaurant launch and consistent implementation of company standards from day one.

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven experience as an Executive Sous Chef, Senior Sous Chef, or in a comparable senior culinary management position.
• Experience in high-volume restaurant operations; multi-branch experience is an advantage.
• Strong expertise in food cost management, inventory control, waste reduction, and operational reporting.
• Excellent leadership, staff development, and team management capabilities.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, food safety regulations, and kitchen hygiene standards.
• Experience in SOP implementation, recipe standardization, and quality assurance.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Good English communication skills and the ability to prepare operational reports.
• Previous experience in restaurant pre-openings is highly desirable.

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a disciplined, proactive, and commercially minded culinary professional who combines strong leadership with hands-on kitchen expertise.

The ideal candidate must be capable of maintaining high standards under pressure, developing a strong kitchen team, controlling operational costs, and delivering consistent food quality. A strong sense of ownership, accountability, and commitment to the Istinye Rotisserie brand is essential.

Job Details

Position: Executive Sous Chef

Company: Istinye Rotisserie

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE

Employment Type: Full-time

Department: Culinary Operations

Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV, highlighting relevant kitchen leadership experience, food cost management achievements, and involvement in restaurant openings.

Join Istinye Rotisserie and play a key role in the successful launch of our new Abu Dhabi branch.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: AED5,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person