Executive Sous Chef

Kendrick Recruitment is now seeking an Executive Sous Chef for an exclusive private property in Dubai. This prestigious opportunity is ideal for a highly skilled and driven culinary professional with a passion for excellence innovation and leadership within a royal-standard kitchen.

Qualifications Certifications and Licences:

• 2 4-year culinary degree or equivalent formal culinary training
  

• Level 3 Food Hygiene & Safety (Supervisors)
  

• Level 2 Allergy Awareness
  

• Level 2 HACCP
  

• Safe Chemical Handling certification
  

Experience Required:

• Private chef experience in a VVIP household (mandatory)
  

• 5 years experience in a 5-star restaurant or luxury hotel
  

• Proven experience managing large culinary teams
  

• Previous international living and working experience
  

Key Skills and Knowledge:

• Extensive knowledge of international cuisines
  

• Advanced expertise in Western and Middle Eastern cooking
  

• Solid understanding of culinary philosophies and principles
  

• Skilled in advanced menu planning across multiple kitchen sections
  

• Experience briefing service teams and distributing menus
  

• Strong creativity in food presentation
  

• Attention to detail with rigorous quality control standards
  

• Proficient in HACCP implementation and training
  

• Effective supervision of cooks and food preparation staff
  

• Management of all kitchen resources including raw ingredients and PPE
  

• Inspection of equipment and work areas to maintain operational standards
  

• Expertise in decorative food presentation for events and functions
  

• Maintenance of detailed records (recipes guest preferences etc.)
  

• Collaborative menu and recipe development based on seasonal produce
  

• Staff training in standard operating procedures and new culinary techniques
  

• Oversight of equipment procurement and maintenance
  

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office for kitchen operations
  

Package Includes:

• Live-out accommodation 1-bedroom furnished apartment provided by the company
  

• Health insurance
  

• One economy return flight per annum
  

• Unlimited contract
  

• 30 days of paid annual leave
  

To apply for this role candidates should demonstrate exceptional culinary ability proven leadership and a strong desire to operate at the highest level in a luxury private environment.