Junior Sous Chef

Company Description

Why work for Accor?

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Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

What’s in it for you:

• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide.
• Learning programs through our Academies.
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, like Planet 21
  
  

Job Description

We're looking for an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Junior Sous Chef to join our dynamic culinary team in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. In this role, you'll work alongside our Executive Chef and kitchen leadership to support food preparation, maintain exceptional quality standards, and help lead kitchen operations during service. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your culinary expertise, refine your leadership skills, and grow within a collaborative, innovative kitchen environment that values both precision and creativity.

• Assist in planning and directing food preparation activities while supervising junior kitchen staff and supporting their professional development
• Properly measure, portion, and prepare all food items according to established specifications, quality standards, and departmental procedures
• Cook all menu items to proper specifications in a timely manner, ensuring consistency and excellence with every plate
• Operate and maintain kitchen equipment safely and efficiently, including knives, slicers, pots, pans, steamers, grills, and ovens
• Ensure proper food temperatures are maintained, food is stored correctly, and all items meet freshness and quality standards
• Support menu planning initiatives and contribute innovative ideas to enhance culinary offerings
• Assist with inventory management, supply ordering, and cost control while maintaining organizational efficiency
• Maintain a clean, organized, sanitized, and well-stocked workstation and kitchen equipment at all times
• Uphold and enforce all health codes, sanitation regulations, and food safety protocols to ensure a safe kitchen environment
• Perform opening, closing, and side work duties as instructed and according to established guidelines
• Communicate effectively with kitchen staff and management to coordinate service and resolve challenges quickly and decisively
• Support staff scheduling and provide constructive feedback when necessary, fostering a supportive and inclusive team culture
  
  

Qualifications

• Cooperate and comply with Rixos Premium Saadiyat Island in regards to OSH instructions and safe working procedures.
• Take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves, enviroment and others at work.
• Do not adversely interfere with anything provided for OSH
• Do not interfere adversely with anything in place to control OSH risks.
• Cooperate with organization with respect to acions and or action taken to protect the employee/ OSH requirments.
• Follow OSHMS procedures as applicable.
• Raise identified OSH issues with designated persons and take part in OSH consulative OSH requirements.
• Report all near miss/ hazard/ unsafe/ conditions or act.
• Use appropriate PPE and safety syatems
• Be familiers with emergency and evacuation procesures.
• Attend OSH training as required by the training needs analysis.
• Maintan all OSHMS records as required by the Rixos Premium Saadiyat Island.
• ACCOUNTABILITY:
• Held accountable and committed whatever it takes to comply with the company’s OSHMS Policies, OSHMS Procedure, & Operational Works Instruction and any other relevant legislation applies within the organization.
• Held accountable to take care of his own health and safety, other person in the workplace that may be affected by their acts or omission at work.
  
  

Additional Information

Your team and working environment:

• Rixos Premium Saadiyat Island is a unique resort; where exclusivity and luxury define every experience, every time. Our luxurious family getaway is located on the pristine beach of Saadiyat Island with its clear blue waters and fine white sands overlooking the Arabian Gulf.
  
  

Are you ready to put your heart at the center of everything that you do? If so, then join our team of Heartists at Rixos Premium Saadiyat Island, every day, we look for opportunities to engage on a personal & meaningful way with our guests and each other. We deliver heartfelt hospitality in an environment that is engaging, enthusiastic and professionally rewarding

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