- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Culinary & Food Production
- Posted
- Nov 3, 2026
About Dorchester Collection
Dorchester Collection operates hotels including The Dorchester in London, Hôtel Plaza Athénée and Le Meurice in Paris, and The Beverly Hills Hotel in Los Angeles County. Its properties hire across rooms, restaurants, kitchens, engineering and guest services.
The Sous Chef at Jara by Martín Berasategui at The Lana, Dorchester Collection Dubai, maintains food quality and safety, supports menu development, and coordinates seasonal activities with the Chef de Cuisine. The role includes preparing and presenting food to high standards in a fast-paced kitchen and offers permanent, full-time employment.
Role & Responsibilities
- Maintain food quality control, appropriate and timely food rotation, timely service, and the highest food quality standards to ensure an excellent guest experience.
- Eliminate food spoilage, contamination, and waste.
- Prepare, cook, and present food in accordance with food safety standards while developing new skills.
- Stay current with culinary trends and apply creativity and cookery skills.
- Bring the company’s values of Passion, Personality, Respect, Working Together, and Creativity to life and contribute to its legacy.
- Coordinate with the Chef de Cuisine on menu changes, specials, food shortages, and the development of seasonal food and beverage activities.
- Maintain high quality in a high-pressure environment.
Qualifications
- Previous experience in a high-end restaurant or fine-dining environment.
- A collaborative approach to developing and executing new menu ideas alongside the Sous Chef.
- Experience with Basque or Spanish cuisine preferred.
- Strong leadership and organizational skills, cost-control ability, and excellent attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills and a customer-service ethic.
- Comfortable communicating in English, the primary language used at the hotel.
- Additional languages such as Spanish are an advantage.
Skills
Benefits
Complimentary stays with breakfast at sister Dorchester Collection hotels; 50% off at bars and restaurants at sister hotels; meals on duty; private medical insurance; life insurance; annual flight allowance; company accommodation; company-provided transportation to and from work; company-provided uniform with complimentary laundry; service charge; world-class development opportunities.
Culture
Each hotel has its own kitchens, service teams and history. In Paris, for example, a sommelier at Le Relais Plaza works at Hôtel Plaza Athénée, while the pastry team at Le Meurice prepares work for a different house.
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