The Speciality Sous Chef for Cucina supports the Executive Chef and leads the Italian kitchen operation at Marriott Resort Palm Jumeirah Dubai. Requirements typically include professional culinary training, several years of experience in high-volume Italian or speciality restaurants, strong knowledge of food preparation, HACCP standards, menu execution, ordering, costing, and kitchen hygiene. The successful candidate is expected to supervise and develop culinary colleagues, maintain consistent quality and presentation, control food costs, coordinate service efficiently, and follow Marriott’s safety and guest-service standards. Flexibility, leadership, creativity, teamwork, and the ability to work shifts, weekends, and holidays are essential.
Marriott Resort Palm Jumeirah Dubai is a luxury beachfront hotel operated under Marriott International, one of the world’s largest hospitality companies. Located on Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah, the resort offers upscale accommodation, restaurants, bars, leisure facilities, pools, spa services, and conference or event spaces. Marriott is known for structured service standards, international career opportunities, professional training, and a strong focus on guest satisfaction. Culinary colleagues work in a multicultural environment serving both resort guests and local visitors across several food and beverage outlets. The property provides an opportunity to build experience in luxury hospitality while working with established operational systems, food-safety practices, and brand expectations. Benefits for eligible employees may include accommodation or an allowance, transport, meals, healthcare, annual leave, and access to Marriott’s global employee travel programme.
The United Arab Emirates is a modern Gulf country rather than an island, with Dubai offering particularly strong opportunities in hotels, restaurants, tourism, retail, aviation, and events. Life combines international city living with Emirati traditions, Islamic customs, and a large expatriate community. Dubai is energetic and convenient, with beaches, shopping, dining, desert activities, and excellent public transport, although rent and summer heat can be demanding. Employers normally arrange an employment entry permit and residence visa, followed by medical checks and an Emirates ID; employees should not work on a tourist visa. Many hospitality employers provide accommodation or housing support, transport, meals, medical insurance, and annual flights, but packages vary. Candidates should verify contract terms, working hours, probation, benefits, and recruitment fees before relocating. Respectful dress and behaviour are expected, especially during Ramadan and in public places.
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