Sous Chef (Italian)

We are seeking a Sous Chef with strong hands-on experience in authentic Italian cuisine to support the Head Chef in leading kitchen operations, maintaining culinary excellence, and delivering consistently high-quality dishes in a premium restaurant environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in overseeing daily kitchen operations and ensuring smooth service delivery.
• Prepare and execute authentic Italian dishes while maintaining traditional techniques, flavour profiles, and presentation standards.
• Ensure consistency in food quality, portioning, plating, and recipe execution.
• Supervise, train, and motivate the kitchen brigade to achieve operational and culinary excellence.
• Monitor food preparation, storage, hygiene, and food safety standards in compliance with company policies.
• Manage stock control, food costs, wastage, and kitchen inventory effectively.
• Assist with menu development, seasonal specials, and new dish creation in collaboration with the Head Chef.
• Maintain high standards of kitchen organisation, cleanliness, and equipment maintenance.
• Ensure efficient kitchen coordination during busy service periods.
• Contribute to creating an exceptional dining experience through quality, consistency, and attention to detail.

Ideal Candidate:

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef or Junior Sous Chef in an Italian restaurant, upscale dining establishment, or luxury hospitality environment.
• Strong knowledge of authentic Italian cuisine, regional specialties, ingredients, and traditional cooking techniques.
• Experience in fresh pasta, sauces, antipasti, and Italian main courses is highly desirable.
• Previous experience in a premium restaurant or high-volume dining operation is an advantage.
• Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure while maintaining excellent culinary standards.
• Good understanding of food safety, hygiene, stock management, and cost control.
• Passion for Italian gastronomy, attention to detail, and commitment to quality.
• Good communication skills in English and preferably Italian will be highly preferred.
• Willingness to relocate to the UAE, if currently based overseas.

Pay: Up to AED15,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person