Jumeirah Group, a member of Dubai Holding, has been making a distinguished impact on the global hospitality market for more than two decades with its Stay Different™ brand promise. Its award-winning destinations, such as the iconic Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, position service beyond expectations, elevated signature dining destinations and surprising architecture and design at the heart of every guest experience. Today, Jumeirah operates a world-class portfolio of 26 properties across the Middle East, Europe and Asia and employs over 9,000 colleagues, representing over 120 nationalities. As Jumeirah continues to expand its global portfolio and scales up its operations to the next level of growth, it remains fully committed to developing and empowering our colleagues to excel in world class environments. Jumeirah is committed to embedding equality, diversity, and inclusion in all its practices, embracing a culture that celebrates diversity.

Jumeirah Group’s newest resort Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab will lead a new generation of Group’s ultra-luxury portfolio. Nestled at the tip of a peninsula at the heart of Dubai’s largest private beach, with design influences of a futuristic superyacht, Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab will feature 303 rooms, 84 suites, and 82 serviced residences set amid private landscaped gardens. It encompasses specially integrated wellness and leisure destinations and an impressive line-up of signature restaurants, including a new concept comprising 4 restaurants in 1. With all rooms offering a panoramic vista over the Arabian Sea, this statement property will mark a new epoch for Jumeirah Group.

About the Job:

An opportunity has arisen for a Junior Sous Chef to join the Culinary team at Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab. The main duties and responsibilities of this role:

• Assist Chef de cuisine/Sous chef in the supervision of all colleagues engaged in the kitchen. 
• Attend daily meetings with Executive Chef/Executive Sous Chef regarding menus 
• Assist Chef de cuisine/Sous Chef in planning menus and recipes and test samples in conjunction with the Executive Chef/Executive Sous Chef. 
• Write specific and accurate product specifications and standard recipes for use in the computer and by the material manager 
• Conjunction with the chef de cuisine/Sous Chef establish job methods and supervise on a regular basis and correct if necessary, cooking standards to maintain a high quality of food and service on quality basis.
• Plan rosters on a 1 weekly basis and to review on a daily basis with the Chef de cuisine/Sous chef overtime, rosters and holiday requirements and absenteeism. 
• Liaise with the Chief steward in order to ensure high standards of cleanliness are maintained in all areas of kitchen. 
• Any other duties as may reasonably be requested by the management.

About you: 

The ideal candidate for this position will have the following experience and qualifications:

• At least five years as a Chef de Partie
• At least one year in an international five-star hotel in similar position of above
• Drives the company’s vision and purpose, communicates effectively, gains trust and respect from others through honesty, integrity, authenticity and commitment

About the Benefits:

We offer an attractive tax-free salary, paid in Dirhams (AED), the local currency of the UAE. In addition, we offer generous F&B benefits, reduced hotel rates across our properties globally, excellent leave and health care package including dental coverage, flights home, life insurance, incentive programs, and other employee benefits making the role attractive to high performers and any applicant looking for a career with one of the most luxurious brands in the hospitality industry.