Executive Sous Chef - Kuwait

Career Land Center, LLC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 265,000 - 464,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Transportation provided

Medical insurance

Paid annual leave

Airfare/flight benefits

Work visa support

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Career Land Center, LLC is seeking an experienced Executive Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef in leading kitchen operations for an F&B company in Kuwait. You will supervise culinary teams, ensure consistent quality, and manage food safety, cost controls, and service readiness across outlets.

The role requires strong leadership, extensive kitchen experience, and the ability to adapt to a high-paced environment while maintaining standards and profitability. Relocation to Kuwait is expected.

Qualifications

• Previous executive-level kitchen leadership experience in hospitality or high-volume F&B operations.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, HACCP, hygiene, and kitchen compliance.

Responsibilities

• Support the Executive Chef in managing daily kitchen operations across outlets.
• Supervise and motivate the culinary team to maintain high food quality and consistency.
• Ensure dishes are prepared, cooked, and presented to company standards and recipes.
• Oversee mise en place, production planning, and service readiness.
• Monitor kitchen workflow during busy periods to ensure timely operations.
• Contribute to menu development and seasonal specials; uphold presentation standards.
• Maintain strict hygiene and cost controls, inventory, and wastage reduction.

Skills

Executive sous chef

Leadership

Food cost control

Kitchen operations

Food safety

HACCP

Menu development

Communication

Training & mentoring

Job description

Career Land Center is hiring an experienced Executive Sous Chef for an F&B company in Kuwait.

We are looking for a highly skilled and hands-on culinary professional who can support the Executive Chef in leading kitchen operations, maintaining high food quality, managing kitchen teams, and ensuring smooth daily production across outlets. The Executive Sous Chef will play a key role in menu execution, team supervision, food safety, cost control, and overall kitchen performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Executive Chef in managing daily kitchen operations across assigned outlets or concepts.

• Supervise, guide, and motivate the culinary team to maintain high standards of food quality and consistency.

• Ensure all dishes are prepared, cooked, and presented according to company standards and recipes.

• Oversee mise en place, food preparation, production planning, and service readiness.

• Monitor kitchen workflow during busy service periods to ensure smooth and timely operations.

• Support menu development, new dish implementation, seasonal specials, and food presentation standards.

• Maintain strict hygiene, food safety, cleanliness, and HACCP standards at all times.

• Monitor food cost, portion control, wastage, inventory, and stock rotation.

• Assist with ordering, receiving, storage, and proper handling of food products.

• Train, coach, and develop chefs and kitchen team members.

• Conduct daily briefings and ensure clear communication within the culinary team.

• Coordinate closely with the service team, purchasing, stewarding, and management to ensure smooth operations.

• Step in to lead the kitchen in the absence of the Executive Chef.

• Support operational improvements and ensure consistency across all food production areas.

Requirements

• Previous experience as an Executive Sous Chef, Senior Sous Chef, or similar senior culinary role.

• Strong experience in restaurants, hospitality groups, hotels, or high-volume F&B operations.

• Solid knowledge of kitchen operations, food production, menu execution, and culinary standards.

• Strong leadership, team-management, and training skills.

• Good understanding of food cost control, inventory management, portion control, and wastage reduction.

• Excellent knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and kitchen compliance standards.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced hospitality environment and handle pressure professionally.

• Creative, organized, detail-oriented, and quality-focused.

• Professional attitude with strong communication and problem-solving skills.

• International hospitality or multi-outlet experience is an advantage.

• Willingness to relocate to Kuwait.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package

• Transportation provided

• Medical insurance

• Paid annual leave

• Airfare/flight benefits according to employment terms

• Employment visa/work permit support

• Relocation support according to employer policy

• Other benefits included in the employment package

• Opportunity to work with a large hospitality group in Kuwait