Sous Chef

About the JobAURA Skypool is Dubai's iconic sky-high dining and lifestyle destination, located 210 meters above the city at Palm Jumeirah. Combining refined Pan-Asian cuisine, a striking 360-degree skypool, and an electrifying atmosphere, AURA delivers unforgettable dining and social experiences with a cosmopolitan edge.We are looking for an experienced Sous Chef to join AURA - SKYPOOL. Our selection of international menu includes poolside favorites and signature creations, designed to be enjoyed throughout the lounge. Embark on a culinary journey above the city at AURA.

Key Responsibilities

Support the Executive Chef in overseeing daily kitchen operations for the international menu, ensuring quality and consistency across a tight, well-executed offering rather than a sprawling menu.Lead and expedite service during high-volume peak periods, including weekend brunch and the sunset-to-night transition.Deputize for the Executive Chef in their absence, maintaining full kitchen accountability.Assist in menu development and recipe standardization for a refined, sharing-style international menu with global/Pan-Asian influence.Train, mentor, and manage the kitchen brigade, driving performance and discipline.Oversee stock control, ordering, and wastage management across sections.Ensure full compliance with HACCP, food safety, and hygiene standards throughout the kitchen.Support pre-opening, event, and private booking menu execution as needed.Ideal Candidate:Minimum 4-5 years' culinary experience, including at least 2 years as a Sous Chef or senior CDP role.Background in international/sharing-style cuisine within a 4-5 star hotel or premium beach club/lounge concept.Standalone premium restaurant/beach club experience also considered.Proven ability to lead a team and maintain quality under high-volume, high-pressure service.Comfortable running a focused, curated menu with precision rather than a large, complex offering.Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.Good English communication skills.Flexible to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays in a fast-paced hospitality environment.