Sous Chef - Kuwait

Career Land Center, LLC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 80,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Transportation provided

Medical insurance

Paid annual leave

Airfare benefits

Visa/work permit support

Relocation support

Other benefits

Large hospitality group in Kuwait

Job summary

Career Land Center is seeking an experienced Sous Chef for an F&B company in Kuwait. You will support daily kitchen operations, supervise junior staff, ensure quality and consistency, and help lead the kitchen during service.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong knowledge of HACCP, food cost control, and the ability to work in a fast-paced hospitality environment. International multi-outlet experience is a plus; relocation to Kuwait may be required.

Qualifications

• Previous Sous Chef experience in hospitality groups or high-volume F&B.
• Strong leadership and team supervision abilities.
• Excellent communication and training skills.
• Solid knowledge of HACCP, food safety, and cost control.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle pressure professionally.

Responsibilities

• Support the Executive Chef and senior leaders in daily kitchen operations.
• Supervise food preparation, mise en place, cooking, plating, and service readiness.
• Ensure dishes meet company recipes and quality standards.
• Guide and train junior chefs and kitchen staff.
• Monitor quality, portions, consistency, timing.
• Assist with menu execution, specials, and presentation.
• Maintain hygiene and HACCP compliance.
• Monitor stock, inventory, and wastage.
• Assist with ordering and cost-conscious practices.
• Coordinate with service, purchasing, and management teams.
• Step in to lead the kitchen section when required.
• Drive continuous improvement in efficiency, quality, and productivity.

Skills

Team supervision

Communication

Training

Problem solving

Job description

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

We are looking for a skilled and hands-on culinary professional who can support daily kitchen operations, maintain consistent food quality, supervise junior chefs, and ensure smooth preparation and service. The Sous Chef will play an important role in supporting kitchen leadership, maintaining standards, and ensuring efficient culinary operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Executive Chef, Executive Sous Chef, or Senior Sous Chef in daily kitchen operations.

• Supervise food preparation, mise en place, cooking, plating, and service readiness.

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

• Guide and support junior chefs and kitchen team members during daily operations.

• Monitor food quality, portion control, consistency, presentation, and timing.

• Assist with menu execution, daily specials, recipe standards, and food presentation.

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

• Monitor stock levels, food rotation, storage, wastage, and kitchen organization.

• Assist with ordering, inventory control, and cost-conscious kitchen practices.

• Train and coach junior team members to improve performance and consistency.

• Coordinate with service, stewarding, purchasing, and management teams to ensure smooth operations.

• Step in to lead the assigned kitchen section or outlet when required.

• Support continuous improvement in kitchen efficiency, quality, and team productivity.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef, Junior Sous Chef, or similar culinary role.

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

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

• Strong team supervision, communication, 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.

• Organized, detail-oriented, quality-focused, and hands-on in daily operations.

• Professional attitude with strong 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