An Exhilarating Opportunity



Join the FIVE Tribe - and Get Ready to Make Waves.


The Candidate


A Driven Self-Starter, you have Excellent Communication, Leadership and Organisational Skills. As an Astute Creative and Critical Thinker, you can Conceptualise and Implement Innovative Solutions in a Fast-Paced Environment. Not even the Smallest Detail Escapes Your Keen Eye and You Execute Tasks Proactively with Precision and Finesse. A ‘Can-Do!’ Attitude Coupled with An Inherent Flair for Taking Ownership Makes You a Highly Motivated Go-Getter.


Your Outgoing and Approachable Nature enables you to Seamlessly Connect with other ‘FIVERs’ and key Stakeholders, ensuring that Their and Your Journey at FIVE is nothing short of Sensational. Joining our Culinary Team as a Junior Sous Chef will Empower you to deliver Exceptional Experiences across our award-winning Lifestyle Destinations. Jump on Board and Unlock your Potential in a Buzzing Environment that will take your Career to New Heights!


What We’re Looking For

• A Junior Sous Chef who has worked in and understands high volume Italian operations. Someone who is always a step ahead and is a passionate innovator while being a true culinary enthusiast
  
• Must have an ability to manage and build a team that leaves a mark on every dish that is served.
  
• Expresses the FIVE Vibe by delivering exquisite Italian culinary experiences
  
• Demonstrates great passion, has high energy, and contributes with enthusiasm
  
• Experience working in an Italian cuisine restaurant.
  
• Must be willing to ride the journey of creating a successful FIVE brand.
  
• An active learner with an open mind that embraces change, always solution driven and an ideation expert

Key Responsibilities

• Assists Chef De Cuisine /Executive Chef in the supervision of all colleagues engaged in the kitchen.
  
• Attends daily meetings with Executive Chef/Executive Sous Chef and all other Senior Chefs regarding the updates for the day and review the list of things to do for maximum 2 days thereafter
  
• Holds meeting with the colleagues in each kitchen to discuss what has been carried out in the Chef’s meeting and some other issues.
  
• Establishes culinary standards for the Italian specialty.
  
• Plans menus and compile recipes for food tasting to be approved by Executive Chef and or Executive Sous Chef.
  
• Inspects 4 times 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
  
• Checks any spoilage and ensure regular turnover of food items and inform the Executive Chef or Executive Sous Chef
  
• Checks daily food preparation, individual costs, quality, quantity inventories and portion control.
  
• During service periods, personally runs 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
  
• Creates internal operating process to ensure food is always consistent and making tools available to the line colleagues for implementing consistency within the system
  
• Should be updated with current market trends in food and beverage and have an approach to make great experiences for guest dinning
  
• Should be aware of the competition and industry knowledge of new techniques and other know how
  
• Liaisons with purchasing department to ensure all the items used in the kitchen are of best quality and always opt to bring new ingredients or better-quality produce
  
• Should be aware of the pulse of his team members and ensure their growth and professional wellbeing
  
• Ensures the personal hygiene of colleague is up to the standard
  
• Ensures that the daily logbook is utilized, and complaints are immediately reported to the Executive Chef/ Executive Sous Chef
  
• Ensures that all points mentioned in the logbook have been carried out i.e., mis En place and other instructions to complete the operation
  
• Maintains record and follow up documentation, checklists for control purposes
  
• Ensures all the Dubai municipality and HACCP regulations are followed, and documentation is up to date as per requirement, readiness for all hygiene audit at any given point of time

The Team


‘FIVERs’ are Cultured yet Chic, Confident yet Self-Effacing, and Work Hard to Play even Harder. As a FIVE Tribe Member, you'll Personify the distinct ‘Vibe at FIVE’ and apply it to create Insta-Perfect Experiences for our Guests that keeps them Coming Back for More. If you Dream of being surrounded by Like-Minded Individuals who share your Passion for Delivering Unforgettable Moments that last a Lifetime – then Look No Further and Unleash your Next-Level Potential.


Sustainable Indulgence at FIVE


FIVE is a leader in Sustainable Luxury Living and Hospitality, with its UAE-based Destinations being the first and only Hotels in the UAE to obtain the International Renewable Energy Certificates (I-REC) for achieving 100% renewable electricity for 2022. The company's Science-Meets-Styled ‘Sustainable Indulgence’ Ethos has led to a completely LEED Platinum-certified operational hospitality portfolio. FIVE Palm Jumeirah and FIVE Jumeirah Village are also 3 Star SPIRE Rated Smart Buildings. FIVE Zurich, the only LEED Platinum hotel in Switzerland, achieved an impressive 84 Points under LEED v4's BD+C and ID+C rating system, making it one of just five hotels worldwide to receive Platinum Certification. FIVE illustrates its Commitment to making ‘Sustainability without Compromise on Luxury Living’ central to its Future Vision, with FIVE LUXE already on track to acquire LEED Platinum (BD+C). These Achievements highlight FIVE’s Comprehensive and Committed Scope of Sustainability Strategy permeating Operations, Governance and Community.


An Equal Opportunity Employer


The FIVE Tribe represents over 70 nationalities across its over 1500 ‘FIVERs.’ FIVE is Committed to Hiring a Diverse and Inclusive Workforce as an Equal-Opportunity Employer. Accordingly, FIVE does not discriminate based on disability, race, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion or belief, nationality, marital status, or any other basis protected under national or local laws. Ranked 10th on the Great Workplaces in the UAE 2023 list of Large Organisations, the FIVE Tribe is more than a group of people working together – it is a Family bonded by common Values and Goals, Celebrating People, Culture and Diversity.



About FIVE Hotels and Resorts


FIVE Hotels and Resorts prides itself on being Disruptively Different and Daringly Unique. Our Growing Portfolio of Lavish Destinations are the epitome of Glamour and Experiential Luxury, and currently consists of FIVE Palm Jumeirah, FIVE Jumeirah Village, FIVE Zurich and FIVE LUXE. Joining our Exceptional FIVE Tribe means you are part of a team who Breaks Boundaries and offers Unbeatable Next-Level Experiences at FIVE’s award-winning Hotels, Dining Concepts, and 360-Degree Immersive Nightlife Venues. As part of the Accomplished FIVE Tribe, you will be part of a group of High Achievers who Fearlessly Challenge Conventions on a Global Stage.


Find out more here: fivehotelsandresorts.com