Senior Sous Chef
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Date posted
October 21, 2026
Hiring location
Dubai UAE
Career level
Senior
Quantity
1 person
Gender
Any
Description
The Senior Sous Chef works alongside senior kitchen leadership to maintain safe, organised and productive food preparation. The role ensures that kitchen teams understand daily targets, resources are used effectively and dishes meet required quality standards. Strong planning and communication are essential for coordinating production, resolving issues and keeping service commitments on track. The successful applicant should be organised, dependable and committed to following operating procedures while helping the team deliver reliable results.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate preparation schedules and monitor progress against planned production volumes and delivery times.
- Supervise kitchen teams, assign work and support consistent application of recipes and preparation standards.
- Check food quality, portioning, storage, labelling and hygiene controls across relevant work areas.
- Manage day-to-day operational issues and communicate risks, delays or supply concerns to senior chefs.
- Support cost control by monitoring stock use, reducing avoidable waste and ensuring appropriate portions.
- Coach employees on safe work practices, equipment use and the expectations of the kitchen operation.
- Coordinate with support teams and suppliers to maintain continuity and reliable production.
Requirements
- Professional kitchen experience with the ability to coordinate people and production tasks.
- Knowledge of food safety, kitchen sanitation, product quality and standardised recipes.
- Ability to plan work, monitor progress and respond decisively to operational issues.
- Strong teamwork and communication skills, with an organised and cost-conscious approach.
Qualifications and Skills
- Culinary education or equivalent hands-on experience in a commercial kitchen is relevant.
- Experience with staff supervision and high-volume production will support the responsibilities; exact thresholds were not confirmed.
Employment Details
- Company: Emirates Flight Catering
- Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Skills
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Full Time
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