Junior Sous Chef - Lead, Create & Elevate Kitchen

Advanced Search; Bahrain; On-site; BHD 3,900 - 6,100; Full time

Job summary

Join Mövenpick Hotel Bahrain in Manama as a Junior Sous Chef. You will work closely with the Executive Chef, support daily food preparation, and help lead kitchen operations across the hotel's restaurants and banquet facilities.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your culinary expertise, strengthen your leadership skills, and grow within Mövenpick's renowned hospitality standards. In this role you will collaborate with chefs to maintain high quality, drive menu development, and uphold

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience in a professional kitchen.
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Food hygiene certification (Level 3 preferred).
• Strong knowledge of menu development and food costing.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and training skills.
• Strong organisational skills in a high-pressure kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and directing food preparation activities while supervising junior kitchen staff and supporting their professional development.
• Properly measure, portion, and prepare all food items according to established recipes, quality standards, and hotel procedures.
• Cook all menu items to proper specifications in a timely manner, ensuring consistency, presentation, and guest satisfaction.
• Operate and maintain kitchen equipment safely and efficiently, including knives, slicers, ovens, grills, steamers, and other commercial kitchen equipment.
• Ensure proper food temperatures are maintained, food is stored correctly, and all ingredients meet freshness and quality standards.
• Support menu development initiatives by contributing creative ideas that align with the hotel's culinary concepts and seasonal offerings.
• Assist with inventory management, stock rotation, supply ordering, and cost control while minimizing waste.
• Maintain a clean, organized, sanitized, and well-stocked workstation in accordance with hotel standards.
• Uphold and enforce all food safety, hygiene, sanitation, and HACCP regulations to ensure a safe and compliant kitchen environment.
• Perform opening, closing, and side duties as assigned while ensuring smooth day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Communicate effectively with chefs, kitchen staff, and other hotel departments to ensure seamless service during restaurant and banquet operations.
• Support staff scheduling, training, and performance development while fostering a collaborative and positive team culture.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Training

Supervisory experience

Tools

Opera System

Job description

Join Mövenpick Hotel Bahrain in Manama as a Junior Sous Chef. You will work closely with the Executive Chef, support daily food preparation, and help lead kitchen operations across the hotel's restaurants and banquet facilities.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your culinary expertise, strengthen your leadership skills, and grow within Mövenpick's renowned hospitality standards. In this role you will collaborate with chefs to maintain high quality, drive menu development, and uphold