Sous Chef Team Members Restaurant - All Day Dining Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah

A Sous Chef (Team Members Restaurant - All Day Dining) is responsible for ensuring high-quality, nutritious, and well-presented meals are consistently delivered to our team members throughout all meal periods, while managing food provisions, assisting with team members queries, and controlling costs.

What will I be doing

This role is vital in ensuring the success of the Team Members Restaurant, with a focus on quality, consistency, and smooth back-of-house operations. The Sous Chef is also responsible for leading a dynamic kitchen team and ensure a welcoming and efficient dining experience that supports employee well-being and satisfaction. Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards :

• Lead and supervise daily kitchen operations for the Team Members Restaurant, ensuring smooth and efficient service across breakfast, lunch, dinner, coffee breaks and late-night snacks.
• Curate and oversee a diverse range of international and multicultural cuisines tailored to the various nationalities and preferences of our team members, promoting inclusivity and cultural appreciation through daily menu offerings.
• Manage the overall kitchen operation, including staff scheduling, task delegation, shift coordination, and inventory control to ensure seamless daily service.
• Oversee the preparation, production, and presentation of meals that meet both nutritional and quality standards, catering to diverse dietary requirements.
• Foster a positive, respectful, and productive kitchen environment for a multicultural team of Chefs, Commis, and Kitchen Stewards.
• Ensure dishes are prepared with consistency, attention to taste, presentation, and portion control.
• Take ownership of designated sections, ensuring high standards of mise en place, cleanliness, and timely service.
• Responsible for menu planning and rotating offerings that are seasonal, cost-effective, and cater to team members’ preferences.
• Monitor food cost controls, manage stock rotation, and minimize waste to maintain budgeted food cost margins.
• Ensure all food hygiene practices, HACCP protocols, and local health regulations are strictly followed.
• Train, mentor, and develop junior team members, providing ongoing coaching and feedback.
• Coordinate with Procurement and Stores to maintain par stock levels and ensure timely ordering of high-quality ingredients.
• Work closely with human resources team to receive feedback and continually enhance the team dining experience.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free kitchen at all times, upholding safety and sanitation standards.

What are we looking for

The Sous Chef (Team Members Restaurant - All Day Dining) serving Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts is always working on behalf of our team members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviors, knowledge, skills, and values that follow :

It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions :

What will it be like to work for Hilton

Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Our vision “to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality” unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all.

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