Executive Sous Chef - Kuwait

Career Land Center, LLC; Dubai; Vor Ort; AED 214.000 - 285.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary package

Transportation provided

Medical insurance

Paid annual leave

Airfare/flight benefits

Visa/work permit support

Relocation assistance

Group-wide opportunities

Zusammenfassung

Career Land Center, LLC is seeking an experienced Executive Sous Chef to lead kitchen operations for an F&B company in Kuwait. You will support the Executive Chef, drive menu execution, maintain high food quality, and supervise culinary teams across multiple outlets.

Ideal candidates bring senior kitchen leadership, strong cost control and HACCP knowledge, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced hospitality environment. Relocation to Kuwait is required or encouraged where applicable.

Qualifikationen

• Senior culinary leadership experience in executive/senior sous roles.
• Experience in restaurants, hospitality groups, hotels or high-volume F&B.
• Strong knowledge of kitchen operations and culinary standards.
• Ability to lead, train and develop kitchen teams.
• Understand food cost control, inventory, portion control and waste.
• Solid food safety, hygiene and kitchen compliance knowledge.
• Able to work in fast-paced hospitality with composure.
• Creative, organized, detail-oriented and quality-focused.
• Professional attitude with strong communication and problem-solving.
• International hospitality or multi-outlet exposure is an advantage.
• Willing to relocate to Kuwait.

Aufgaben

• Support Executive Chef in daily kitchen operations across outlets.
• Supervise and motivate culinary team to maintain high quality.
• Ensure dishes prepared, cooked, and presented per standards.
• Oversee mise en place, production planning, service readiness.
• Monitor workflow during peak hours for smooth operations.
• Assist with menu development and seasonal specials.
• Maintain hygiene, food safety, HACCP standards consistently.
• Monitor food cost, portion control, and wastage.
• Assist with ordering, receiving, storage and handling.
• Train, coach and develop chefs and kitchen staff.
• Lead kitchen in Executive Chef's absence; coordinate with teams.
• Support operational improvements across food production areas.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Team management

Training skills

Problem solving

Communication

Jobbeschreibung

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