Junior Sous Chef - Mina's Kitchen

Role summary

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The Junior Sous Chef supports the Chef de Cuisine and Sous Chef in supervising daily kitchen operations at Mina’s Kitchen. Requirements typically include professional culinary training, previous experience in a hotel or high-volume restaurant, strong knowledge of food preparation, hygiene, HACCP standards, portion control and food-cost awareness. The successful candidate should be confident leading and coaching kitchen colleagues, maintaining consistent quality, organizing mise en place and managing service during busy periods. Flexibility, teamwork, attention to detail and the ability to work shifts, weekends and public holidays are essential. Experience in international or Middle Eastern cuisine and luxury hospitality would be advantageous.

About the employer

The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina is a luxury beachfront resort in Dubai operated under Marriott International’s Westin Hotels & Resorts brand. Located in the Mina Seyahi area, the resort offers guest rooms, suites, restaurants, bars, pools, spa facilities, meeting spaces and direct access to the beach. Westin is known internationally for its wellness-focused hospitality, including the brand’s emphasis on sleep, nutrition, movement and personal wellbeing. The resort serves leisure travelers, families, business guests and groups, creating a busy, multicultural working environment. Marriott International provides structured training, global career opportunities and employee benefits across many roles. In this position, the successful candidate would work in Mina’s Kitchen, supporting high-quality food production and service while maintaining the operational and hygiene standards expected of a premium Marriott resort.

Working in United Arab Emirates

The United Arab Emirates is not an island, but it is a popular Gulf destination with strong opportunities in hotels, restaurants, tourism, aviation, retail and events. Dubai offers an international lifestyle, modern infrastructure, beaches, shopping, entertainment and a large expatriate community. The culture blends Emirati traditions with residents from around the world; modest dress and respect for local customs are important, especially during Ramadan. Summers are extremely hot, while winters are warm and suitable for outdoor activities. Most overseas hospitality employees receive employer-sponsored residence visas, work permits, medical checks and, depending on the package, accommodation or transport. Before relocating, confirm salary, housing, meals, insurance, working hours, leave and return-flight terms. Dubai living costs can be high, particularly for private accommodation, so staff housing and benefits are valuable.