Sous Chef - Main Kitchen - Jumeirah Gulf of Bahrain Resort & Spa

About Jumeirah

Jumeirah, a global leader in luxury hospitality and a member of Dubai Holding, operates a portfolio of 29 exceptional properties across 11 countries in 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 since then the brand has become known for its distinguished beachfront resorts, esteemed city hotels, and exclusive branded residences. Jumeirah is synonymous with Arabian luxury hospitality and the ability to craft distinctive, purposeful experiences for the world’s most discerning travellers.

About Jumeirah Gulf of Bahrain

Located on the pristine beaches of Bahrain’s West Coast, the resort features stunning ocean views, verdant greenery, and meandering waterways with modern, spacious rooms and suites as well as an exclusive Gulf Summer House, located directly on the beach. Guests can enjoy a variety of water sports activities, the resort’s five pools, and book treatments at Jumeirah’s signature Talise Spa.

About the Job:

We are currently seeking for a Sous Chef - Main Kitchen to join Jumeirah Gulf of Bahrain! You will support in ensuring smooth and efficient operation at the front office.

Experience: 5 - 8 years in a similar role within the luxury industry.

Essential: Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality, Culinary, Food & Beverage or another relevant field.

Purpose:

You will be assisting the Executive Sous Chef to set standards and maintain them to the Jumeirah Standards.

Your main responsibilities are:

• Establish Culinary Standards for the specialty of each kitchen which includes banqueting that caters to a number of guests.
• Plan menus and compile recipes for food tasting to be approved by the Executive Sous Chef.
• Inspect twice daily all food stores and refrigerated areas and suggest, where necessary, correct storage methods to comply with Health and Safety regulations as discussed further in this book.
• Check any spoilage and ensure regular turnover of food items and inform the Executive Sous Chef.
• Check on a daily basis food preparation, individual costs, quality, quantity inventories and portion control.
• During service periods, to personally run the hot plate and assist when needed and to ensure that the presentation as well as quality of the food is in accordance with the established standards.
• Conducts training and thorough briefing on the correct usage of kitchen equipment and machinery and to check that this is carried out in the correct manner by all kitchen colleagues.

About the Benefits:

• We offer an attractive tax-free salary, paid in Bahraini Dinar (BHD), the local currency of Bahrain
• Supportive and inclusive work environment
• Access to Learning & Development programmers and clear career pathways
• Opportunities for internal mobility within our global network
• Colleague discounts on food, beverage, and hotel stays worldwide
• Health care and insurance benefits
• Locally competitive salary and incentive structure
• Locally relevant benefits as determined by the property