Junior Sous Chef - Pastry - Jumeirah Al Naseem

About Jumeirah & the Hotel: 
Jumeirah, a global leader in luxury hospitality and a member of Dubai Holding, operates an exceptional portfolio of 31 properties, including 33 signature F&B restaurants, across the Middle East, Europe, Asia and Africa. In 1999, Jumeirah changed the face of luxury hospitality with the opening of the iconic Jumeirah Burj Al Arab and the brand is now renowned worldwide for its distinguished beachfront resorts, esteemed city hotels and luxury residences. From the contemporary Maldivian island paradise at Jumeirah Olhahali Island to the art-inspired Jumeirah Capri Palace in Italy and the modern twist on a British classic at Jumeirah Carlton Tower in London, the brand has become synonymous with warm and generous service and the ability to craft distinctive and purposeful experiences that bring joy to guests from across the world.  

Madinat Jumeirah, Jumeirah’s mega-resort is home to four ultra-luxurious hotels – Jumeirah Al Naseem, Jumeirah Al Qasr, Jumeirah Mina Al Salam and Jumeirah Dar Al Masyaf – all nestled within 3km of picturesque waterways connected by traditional abras. The megaresort boasts 2km of pristine beach, the award-winning Talise Spa and state-of-the-art fitness and leisure facilities, as well as exclusive accommodations ranging from penthouses and suites to private summerhouse experiences with unrivalled benefits including a leading conference and banqueting centre. Madinat Jumeirah is also home to over 50 world-class restaurants and bars, as well as a traditional souk featuring Arabian shopping stands, barrows and stalls with a blend of boutique brands, souvenir gift shops, and luxury fashion and jewellery outlets.   
 

About the Job:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Junior Sous Chef - Pastry in Jumeirah Al Naseem. The main duties and responsibilities of this role are:

• Prepare and cook high-quality food according to menu guidelines and recipes and as per instructions received from the Sous Chef.
• Assist the Sous Chef in setting service and food standards in compliance with the group’s policies, procedures, and quality standards.
• Communicate any issues arising within the section to the Sous Chef and act on any further directions given to ensure prompt solutions to problems for the smoother operations of the kitchen.
• Assist the Sous Chef in the development of new menu ideas to ensure all menus are seasonal and creative, using the finest ingredients and working within the brief.
• Manage staff training with the Sous Chef and maintain an active training plan/Programme for each team member. Make sure all practices that are trained are then followed.
• Implement approved departmental policies, processes, and procedures, and provide instructions to subordinates and monitor their adherence so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner while delivering quality service to guests and maintaining standards of excellence.

About You:

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

• College Degree in Culinary Arts or similar from an accredited Culinary School.
• At least 5 years of experience in progressively more complex and responsible roles, ideally within the luxury hospitality industry.
• Expert in menu development, pricing, production, and delivery skills.
• Expert in food quality and presentation skills.
• Expert culinary knowledge of both classical and international culinary trends.

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, flights home, accommodation, life insurance, functional incentives 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.