Sous Chef - Continental Cuisine

SIHAMCO; Dubai; On-site; AED 197,000 - 262,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Accommodation provided

Transportation allowance

Career development

Internal promotions

Creative & collaborative culture

Exposure to premium F&B events

Lead founding team (Persian concept)

Job summary

SIHAMCO is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to lead culinary operations for a bold dining concept in Riyadh. The role blends contemporary global cuisine with creative comfort dishes and indulgent desserts, requiring strong kitchen leadership and high-volume execution.

You will translate imaginative menus into consistent, high-quality products while managing food costs, quality, and team development across a multi-cuisine operation.

Qualifications

• Experience across a multi-cuisine, contemporary restaurant environment.
• Ability to translate an imaginative menu into high-quality dishes.
• Strong understanding of modern casual dining and international flavours.
• Proven ability to manage high-volume kitchen operations and costs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall kitchen operation with consistency in quality and presentation.
• Oversee prep, sourcing, and service for a diverse, globally inspired menu.
• Develop recipes, plating standards, and kitchen SOPs; document yields and portions.
• Manage food costs, wastage, yields, and GP targets; maintain HACCP and hygiene standards.
• Train, coach, and develop the kitchen brigade; schedule staffing and priorities.
• Collaborate with management on menu changes, promotions and activations.
• Coordinate with front-of-house to ensure smooth service and excellent guest experience.

Skills

Menu development

High-volume service

Modern casual dining

International flavours

Kitchen management

Food costing

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and highly creative Sous Chef to lead the culinary operations for a bold and playful dining concept bringing together contemporary global cuisine, creative comfort food, and indulgent desserts within one distinctive guest experience. The menu takes inspiration from around the world, combining Asian flavours and techniques with Italian classics, contemporary burgers and sandwiches, globally inspired starters, and a strong focus on indulgent chocolate and pastry creations.

The Sous Chef will be responsible for maintaining the quality and consistency of the existing menu while continuously developing the culinary offering in line with the personality of the brand. This role requires a chef who understands modern casual dining, international flavours, high-volume service, menu development, presentation, and commercial kitchen management.

The successful candidate will be both a creative culinary leader and a strong operator, capable of translating an imaginative menu into a consistently excellent product while managing food costs, kitchen performance, quality, and team development.

This role is based in Riyadh and is a seasonal 6 month role Nov-April

• Lead the overall kitchen operation, ensuring a consistently high standard of food quality, presentation, taste, and execution.
• Oversee the preparation and service of a diverse menu incorporating Asian, Italian, American and contemporary global influences.
• Maintain and continuously improve recipes, plating standards, preparation methods, and kitchen SOPs.
• Ensure consistency across the menu, from starters and salads through to burgers, sandwiches, pasta, Asian-inspired dishes, and desserts.
• Work closely with the management team on menu development, seasonal changes, new dishes, promotions, and special culinary activations.
• Develop innovative dishes that fit the playful and creative identity of Little Krazy while remaining commercially viable.
• Ensure all recipes are properly documented with accurate ingredients, yields, portion sizes, preparation methods, and presentation standards.
• Manage food costs, portion control, wastage, yields, and GP in line with agreed targets.
• Monitor food quality and ensure all ingredients meet the required standards.
• Work closely with suppliers and procurement teams to source quality ingredients at competitive prices.
• Lead daily kitchen briefings, tastings, quality checks, and service preparation.
• Ensure smooth communication and coordination between kitchen sections and front-of-house during service.
• Recruit, train, coach, and develop the kitchen brigade to create a strong, disciplined, and motivated team.
• Manage kitchen scheduling, staffing requirements, section allocation, and daily operational priorities.
• Ensure strict compliance with food safety, HACCP, hygiene, sanitation, and health and safety requirements.
• Maintain a clean, organised, efficient, and professional kitchen environment.
• Monitor kitchen equipment and ensure proper maintenance and safe operation.
• Stay informed about international culinary trends, new techniques, ingredients, and contemporary dining concepts.
• Introduce new ideas and culinary experiences that strengthen Little Krazy's identity and differentiate the concept from competitors.

Culinary Profile

The ideal candidate should have strong experience across a multi-cuisine, contemporary restaurant environment, with an understanding of:

• Asian-inspired cuisine and flavours
• Japanese and Korean techniques and ingredients
• Italian pasta and classic sauces
• Contemporary burgers and sandwiches
• Modern comfort food
• International salads and starters
• Chocolate, pastry and indulgent desserts
• Modern plating and presentation
• High-volume restaurant production

Experience working with diverse menus and concepts is particularly important, as the role requires a chef who can confidently move between different culinary styles while maintaining consistency and quality.

At SIHAMCO, we believe in rewarding our team with more than just a job — we offer an inspiring work environment and real opportunities for growth. Our benefits include:

• An opportunity to lead the founding team launching a new in house Persian restaurant concept by SIHAMCO - a first within The Groves' Portfolio.
• Competitive salary packages – aligned with market standards and experience
• Health insurance, accommodation provided and transportation allowance
• Career development & Internal promotions – grow with us across departments and seasons
• Creative & collaborative work culture – built on passion, innovation, and attention to detail
• Exposure to high-end hospitality & entertainment concepts – gain experience in premium F&B and entertainment
• Experience working on premium events within The Groves, Riyadh Season
• Cultural diversity – join a team of passionate professionals from around the world

About The Company

SIHAMCO is a strategic partner operating proudly under the General Entertainment Authority (GEA), National Events Center (NEC), Riyadh Season and Jeddah Season since 2019.

At SIHAMCO, we don't just lead Saudi Arabia's hospitality and entertainment evolution - we create it from the ground up. Since 2008, we've been designing, constructing, and operating exceptional experiences that blend local authenticity with global standards. Every destination and concept we launch reflects our commitment to cultural storytelling, creative excellence, and operational precision.

We are only getting started! Several exciting new concepts and brands are currently under development, with launches planned in the coming months. From bold new ideas to thoughtfully crafted experiences, SIHAMCO continues to grow its portfolio with originality, creativity and cultural pride.

People first. Our team is our greatest asset—a dynamic mix of local talent and international expertise, all united by a passion for excellence. We nurture careers, encourage creativity, and build leaders.

Join us and be part of a company that's redefining hospitality in Saudi Arabia and beyond.