Sous Chef - L'Olivo Restaurant - Jumeirah Capri Palace

About the Company and Jumeirah Capri Palace: 

Jumeirah, a global leader in luxury hospitality and a member of Dubai Holding, operates an exceptional portfolio of 28 properties across the Middle East, Europe and Asia. In 1999, Jumeirah changed the face of luxury hospitality with the opening of the iconic Jumeirah Burj Al Arab and the brand is now renowned worldwide for its distinguished beachfront resorts, esteemed city hotels and luxury residences. 

From the contemporary Maldivian island paradise at Jumeirah Olhahali Island to the art-inspired Jumeirah Capri Palace in Italy and the modern twist on a British classic at Jumeirah Carlton Tower in London, the brand has become synonymous with warm and generous service and the ability to craft distinctive and purposeful experiences that bring joy to guests from across the world. 

Peacefully nestled in Anacapri, the most authentic, exclusive and unspoilt part of the island, Jumeirah Capri Palace is the perfect embodiment of the Italian Dolce Vita. Sitting more than 300 meters above sea level, Jumeirah Capri Palace has 67 rooms and suites with each space designed to offer a distinct ambience through light and airy interiors, bringing life to the ancient roots of the palazzo architecture and art-themed suites lined with unique tributes to the works of Mirò, Magritte and Warhol.

 

 About the Job:

We are on the lookout for passionate Sous Chef to join the summer season 2025 of Jumeirah Capri Palace. The main duties and responsibilities are:

• Managing all aspects of service and food standards in compliance with the Company’s
  policies, procedures, and quality standards
• Communicating any issues arising within the section to the Director of Operations and act any
  further directions given to ensure prompt solution to problems for the smoother operations of the kitchen
• Developing new menu ideas to ensure all menus are seasonal and creative using the finest
  ingredients and working within brand guidelines
• Managing staff training and maintain an active training plan for each team member, making sure all practices that are trained are then followed.
• Implementing approved departmental policies, process, procedures and provide instructions to subordinates and monitor their adherence so that work is carried out in a controlled and
  consistent manner while delivering a quality service to guests and maintaining standards of
  excellence
• Motivating subordinates and contribute to the identification of opportunities for participating in change initiatives, programs, projects, considering best practices, improvement of processes
  and productivity improvement
• Ensuring compliance to all relevant Health, Safety and Environment management procedures and controls within a defined area of activity so that Company provides world class and luxurious hospitality services to its guests
• Ensuring that the designated section, equipment’s, and utensils are always kept clean and tidy to the standards required by the Restaurant
• Ensuring all cleaning schedules are being followed and completed to the required business
  standard
• Managing and implement all Food management systems, including HACCP and in house company best practices
• Supervising and check dishes sent from the section to ensure adherence to the kitchen quality standard
• Ensuring and manage daily kitchen records and labelling standards are being always maintained and set standards and quality procedures are adhered to.

 

About You:

The ideal candidate for this position will have the following experience and qualifications:

• Minimum 2-year-experience in a similar role
• HACCP certification
• Proficient in Italian and fluent in English (additional languages are desirable)

 

About the Benefits:

We offer generous benefits making the role attractive to high performers and any applicant looking for a career with one of the most luxurious brands in the hospitality industry:

• Colleague Food & Beverage discounted rates
• Career Development
• Reduced hotel rates across our properties globally 
• Accommodation facilities
• Parking facilities
• Meals on duty 
• Uniform laundry services