Sous Chef

The Sous Chef supports kitchen leadership and helps deliver consistent food quality, presentation, and production output. The role coordinates daily preparation and service, guides kitchen staff, follows standard recipes, and maintains food-safety procedures. It requires strong practical culinary knowledge, calm organisation, and the ability to respond to changing production volumes while maintaining quality.

The sous chef works closely with senior kitchen leaders and the wider food-service operation. Accurate portioning, timing, and stock awareness help minimise waste and keep production aligned with demand. The post holder should model good working habits, communicate issues early, and support training across the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate food preparation and service to meet menus, recipes, portion standards, and production schedules.
• Supervise kitchen team members, allocate duties, and provide practical coaching during service.
• Check taste, presentation, temperature, and consistency before dishes are released.
• Maintain food-safety records, date coding, hygiene practices, and corrective-action follow-up.
• Monitor ingredients and supplies, support stock rotation, and help limit food waste.
• Coordinate with senior chefs and related departments to resolve production issues and maintain service flow.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Relevant culinary or kitchen-operational experience is expected for a sous-chef appointment.
• Candidates should be able to supervise staff and maintain consistent standards during busy service periods.
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene, standard recipes, and portion control is important.

Skills and Competencies

• Culinary technique and food presentation
• Team leadership and workload planning
• Quality control and food safety
• Problem solving, communication, and cost awareness

Employment Details

This vacancy is based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The role works within Emirates Flight Catering’s operating environment and follows applicable workplace, quality, safety, and confidentiality procedures. The position calls for dependable attendance, clear communication, accurate records, and a professional approach to colleagues, customers, and service partners. Applicants should ensure that their background matches the role-specific criteria before submitting an application.