Junior Sous Chef

Role summary

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The Junior Sous Chef supports the Sous Chef and Executive Chef in managing daily kitchen operations, preparing high-quality dishes, supervising chefs de partie and commis, and maintaining consistent presentation and portion standards. Candidates are generally expected to have professional culinary training and several years of experience in a quality hotel, resort, or restaurant kitchen. Strong knowledge of food preparation, hygiene, HACCP procedures, stock control, and kitchen safety is important. The role requires leadership, organisation, creativity, and the ability to work calmly during busy service periods. Flexibility for shifts, weekends, and holidays, along with good communication and teamwork, is expected.

About the employer

Delano Dubai is a luxury lifestyle hotel located on Dubai’s Bluewaters Island, known for its elegant design, beachfront setting, restaurants, bars, and resort-style guest experience. The property operates under the Ennismore hospitality collective, which is part of Accor and manages a portfolio of distinctive, design-led hotels and brands worldwide. Delano combines contemporary luxury with a relaxed, social atmosphere, offering guests accommodation, dining, leisure, and wellness experiences. Employees typically work in a multicultural environment serving international guests and are expected to demonstrate polished service, creativity, teamwork, and attention to detail. Culinary team members contribute to the hotel’s restaurants, banqueting, in-room dining, and events while following professional food safety and quality standards.