Sous Chef - Fish Beach Taverna

Role summary

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The Sous Chef at Fish Beach Taverna supports the Executive Chef in managing daily kitchen operations, with a focus on seafood and Mediterranean cuisine. Requirements typically include professional culinary training, several years of experience in a high-volume hotel or restaurant kitchen, strong knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards, and proven team-supervision skills. The successful candidate is expected to maintain consistent food quality, assist with menu preparation, control costs and wastage, coordinate kitchen colleagues, and ensure smooth service during busy periods. Creativity, organization, communication skills, and the ability to work flexible shifts, weekends, and holidays are essential.

About the employer

Le Méridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Waterpark is a beachfront luxury resort in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, operated under Marriott International’s Le Méridien brand. The property is known for its extensive leisure facilities, private beach access, swimming pools, waterpark attractions, restaurants, bars, and event spaces. Fish Beach Taverna is one of its distinctive dining venues, offering a relaxed seaside setting and seafood-focused cuisine inspired by Mediterranean and regional coastal traditions. As part of Marriott International, the resort provides structured hospitality standards, international career opportunities, training, and employee benefits. Team members work in a multicultural environment serving leisure travelers, families, business guests, and residents. The resort’s location on Dubai’s coastline provides convenient access to major attractions, shopping districts, beaches, and entertainment areas.

Working in United Arab Emirates

The United Arab Emirates is not an island but a federation of seven emirates, with Dubai offering particularly strong opportunities in hospitality, tourism, restaurants, aviation, retail, and events. The culture combines Emirati traditions with a highly international lifestyle; respectful dress, punctuality, and awareness of Islamic customs are important. Dubai provides modern housing, public transport, beaches, shopping, dining, and year-round entertainment, although summer heat and living costs can be significant. Employers usually sponsor work visas for expatriate staff, including medical testing, Emirates ID processing, and residence formalities. Candidates should confirm whether accommodation, meals, transport, health insurance, flights, and service charge are included in the offer. A valid passport, authenticated qualifications where required, and a clean employment record help with relocation. Most hotel roles involve long shifts, weekends, and peak-season work.