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Junior Sous Chef (Mediterranean Restaurant)

United Arab Emirates ibis World Trade Centre Dubai Estimated salary: AED 4,000–6,500 per month, often with hotel benefits such as accommodation or an allowance, meals, transport, medical insurance and annual leave
Role summary

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The Junior Sous Chef supports the Chef de Cuisine and Sous Chef in managing kitchen operations for the Mediterranean restaurant. Requirements typically include culinary training, previous experience in a hotel or high-volume restaurant, strong knowledge of Mediterranean cuisine, food safety and hygiene standards, and the ability to lead and train kitchen colleagues. The successful candidate is expected to assist with menu preparation, maintain consistent food quality and presentation, control stock and waste, coordinate service efficiently, and help maintain a clean, safe working environment. Flexibility, teamwork, organisation, creativity, and the ability to work under pressure during busy shifts are essential. Experience in an international hotel group and knowledge of HACCP procedures would be advantageous.

About the employer

ibis World Trade Centre Dubai is an economy-focused hotel operated under Accor, one of the world's leading hospitality groups. Located near Dubai World Trade Centre, the property serves business travellers, event visitors and tourists seeking practical accommodation in a central location. The hotel offers comfortable rooms, restaurants, bars and convenient access to Dubai's major exhibition venues, shopping areas and transport links. As part of the ibis brand, it focuses on reliable service, value, efficient operations and a welcoming atmosphere. Employees generally work in a multicultural environment and may benefit from Accor's international training, career-development and colleague-recognition programmes. The Mediterranean restaurant role supports the hotel's food-and-beverage operation and requires close cooperation with culinary, service, stewarding and hotel-management teams.

What the job usually comes with in the UAE

Usual for the UAE, varies by employer. Checked October 2026.

HousingShared company housing, 2 to 4 per room; a single room or an allowance for managers
Meals2 to 3 meals a shift; staff bus
FlightsJoining flight; home ticket every 1 or 2 years
Service charge10% added to bills, but no law sets the staff share; about USD 80 to 400 a month
ContractUsually 2 years; probation 6 months at most
Leave30 days; end-of-service gratuity of 21 days' pay a year (by law)
Income tax0%

Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.

Can I work in the UAE?

How it works: Employer-sponsored and employer-paid by law; no local-first test; Gulf nationals need no permit.

Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.

Official source: Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation: workers' rights. Checked October 2026.

Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.

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