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Position: Sous Chef
Starting Salary: SAR 5,000 with free accommodation and transportation OR SAR 7,000 (Full package / Live out)
Role Overview: The Sous Chef is the Head Chef's right hand, running the kitchen day-to-day at our multi-cuisine restaurant in the Gulf region. This person leads the kitchen team, keeps food quality consistent, and takes full charge when the Head Chef isn't there.
Main Duties:
- Manage all kitchen stations during service, keep timing smooth, and ensure food looks and tastes as it should.
- Take full control of the kitchen when the Head Chef is away, passing on instructions and keeping things running without any drop in quality.
- Guide, coach, and motivate cooks and junior chefs. Spot skill gaps and train the team across all four cuisines we serve.
- Make sure every dish follows the standard recipe and portion sizes. Check food before service and taste-test to ensure consistency.
- Help track, order, and rotate ingredients. Work with the Head Chef and purchasing team to cut waste and control costs.
- Ensure the kitchen meets GCC food safety laws, HACCP standards, and halal requirements. Run hygiene checks and keep cleaning schedules on track.
- Suggest new dishes and seasonal specials, staying up to date on food trends in the GCC market.
Requirements:
- At least 10 years of kitchen experience, including 3+ years as Head Chef or Executive Sous Chef in a busy, multi-cuisine fine-dining restaurant. Experience in the GCC/Middle East is a strong plus.
- Culinary school diploma or degree. Certifications in at least 2 cuisines preferred, plus a food-safety/HACCP certificate.
- Able to lead a diverse team of 30+ staff. Strong English communication skills (Arabic or other languages a bonus). Experience launching successful international menus for Gulf customers.
Pay: ﷼5,000.00 - ﷼7,000.00 per month
Application Question(s):
- ANSWERS FOR THE BELOW PRE-SCREENING QUESTIONS ARE REQUIRED.
- Have you read and accept the duties and responsibilities, including the salary details that we mentioned for this role? Continue with your applications if "Yes"
- In which city and country are you currently located?
- Which country passport do you have? (Nationality)
- How old are you? (Age)
- How tall are you? (Height)
- If selected for this role, after how many days before you can join our company?
- How many years of experience do you have as a Sous Chef?
- Name the three cuisines that you know very well _____ _________
Work Location: In person
Arabic
Chinese
French
Russian
Spanish