Sous Chef - Banquet - Top Luxury Hotel Brand, Dubai

Your role:

• Assist the Executive Chef and Banquet Chef in planning and executing banquet menus, focusing on Western cuisine and culinary trends.
• Supervise and train banquet kitchen staff, ensuring they follow proper food handling, hygiene, and safety procedures.
• Coordinate with the banquet service team to ensure timely food delivery and excellent guest satisfaction during events.
• Monitor food costs, inventory, and waste, maintaining an efficient and cost-effective operation.
• Collaborate with the sales and events teams to develop customized banquet menus and offerings tailored to client preferences.

What we need from you:

• A culinary degree or diploma, with a strong background in Western cuisine and banquet or high-volume all-day dining operations.
• Proven experience as a Sous Chef or similar role within a luxury hotel or resort environment.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage and train a diverse kitchen team.
• Creativity and adaptability in designing and executing a variety of banquet menus, incorporating local ingredients and culinary trends.